Practical guide Board Meetings & Recruitment Once retired, what happens to board members?

Once retired, what happens to board members?

  • You may want to keep former board members in the loop involved. Regular updates, invitations to social events and perhaps even formation of a former board members “club” all help to keep the support of those who have already proved their allegiance to and interest in the organisation.
  • On a more serious note, don’t forget that company directors and charity trustees can remain liable for their actions and decisions made while in office even after they leave, particularly in the case of unincorporated charities or in cases of serious misconduct.
  • They may also be liable for actions taken after resignation if those actions exploit information or opportunities that belonged to the organisation while they were a board member.

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