OUR BOARD
WCHM’s Board sets the strategic direction for the organisation and provides policy leadership, financial and legal oversight.
The Board Structure
The Board comprises ten elected members, and up to three co-opted ex-officio non-voting Board members. At each Annual General Meeting five Board members are elected for two-year terms. Each elected Board member holds office from immediately after the Annual General Meeting at which they are elected until the second Annual General Meeting of WCHM after their election. No members of the Board may retain their position for more than three consecutive terms.
Board Role
Board members serve on a voluntary basis and do not receive remuneration. The Board is required to meet at least six times in each calendar year, but generally meets more often to conduct the business of WCHM. It is responsible for:- Setting the policies and strategic directions for the organisation
- Approving and monitoring the annual budget, and establishing the overall financial delegations
- Monitoring overall organisational performance
- Ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and statutory requirements
Board Committees
The Board sets up committees where necessary to conduct various aspects of organisational operation and management. There are currently three standing Sub-Committees:- The Governance Sub-Committee
- The Finance Sub-Committee
- The Human Resources Sub-Committee.
Board Performance
Board performance is assessed on an annual basis through a Survey of Board members about the Board’s effectiveness.
Board Training
New Board members receive an induction and a comprehensive series of fact sheets, and also access to a Board members secure page on the WCHM website to access all the main WCHM documents.