3.2 Chair
The Chair of the Board leads and directs the activities of the Board. Responsibilities of the Chair include:
- setting the Board agenda;
- facilitating the flow of information and discussion;
- conducting Board meetings and other business;
- ensuring the Board operates effectively;
- liaising with and reporting to the Minister;
- reviewing Board and organisational performance; and
- inducting and supporting Board members.
The Chair must be fully conversant with the business of the agency and ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations. The Chair may be invited to have input to the nomination/selection/recruitment process for new Board members. However, responsibility for selection rests with the Minister and/or Cabinet and so it would not normally be appropriate to tender suggestions or advice unless invited to do so.
Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009
Last updated: 22 July, 2009
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