The statutory duties of the Board are to:
·
Ensure that the organisation
complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other
relevant legislation or regulations. ·
Make sure that the organisation
pursues its objects as defined in its governing document. ·
Contribute actively to the Board
by establishing strategic direction for the organisation, defining goals,
setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. ·
Safeguard the reputation and
values of the organisation. ·
Ensure the financial stability of
the organisation including the proper auditing of annual accounts. ·
Protect and manage the property of
the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds. ·
Oversee the establishment of a comprehensive
lease between the JOH charity and Jersey Government regarding the operation of
the Joh upon re-opening. ·
Please note these roles are voluntary and are compliant with
current States of Jersey governance legislation. In addition to the above statutory
duties, each Non-Exec Director should use any specific skills, knowledge or
experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.
This may involve: ·
scrutinising board papers ·
approving policy ·
leading discussions or tasks and
finish groups ·
assisting in the recruitment of
key senior personnel ·
other issues in which the Non-Exec
Director has specialist expertise