The board is not responsible for creating new programs or services, but to assure that what the organization offers is directly in alignment with the organization’s mission. The board may need to overlap this mandate with the strategic direction and set priorities for the organizational operations.
Understanding more about governance and board work
This section is designed to give you an overview of the nature of board work and governance in general. If you are trying to understand why boards exist, how they add value, and wish to gain different perspectives on how boards do their work, this section is for you. It offers general knowledge rather than focusing on just Policy Governance. Please explore!