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Activity 6.2

Look at the example of a board’s code of conduct in Appendix 4.

Activity 6.3

What can happen to a club/federation if board members do not meet their legal
obligations?

Roles of the board
The roles of the board are to:
• set objectives, define policy and develop broad strategy
• interpret culture and ethical standards
• specify the authorities of the chair, directors and CEO
• make certain that the CEO or management committee provides satisfactory
leadership and planning
• monitor the performance of senior management/the management committee
• monitor the performance of the club/federation against agreed goals/objectives
in the strategic plan
• manage risk by developing an understanding of the nature of risks that might
prevent the club/federation from achieving its objectives
• clearly define the board and management/volunteer responsibilities
• ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations
• focus on long-term goals
• keep themselves informed about the activities of the club/federation
• undertake regular reviews of the body’s financial statements
• write and distribute the annual report.

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