Checklist

Are board minutes well-written and circulated within 10 days of the board meeting?

Is there a schedule of matters for board business?

Is there an annual board audit of skills and diversity?

Is there a process in place for board recruitment?

Is proper attention paid to board diversity?

Is there a full induction process in place for new board members?

Does the board undertake an annual review of itself?

Is there a process for keeping former board members in touch with the organisation?