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Executive Committee
Mark Light
Item Number: 318
Paperback
37 pages
Published 2004, BoardSource
This book is available for purchase from BoardSource
This Title is Part of the Following Series: The Committee Series |
It is important for all board members and volunteers to understand both the challenges and benefits of working with a board. An executive committee can be difficult to understand - and to keep under control. Executive Committee, by Mark Light, recognizes the potential for an executive committee to cause unrest on the board, and provides suggestions on how to avoid possible conflict. This resource assures readers that, despite risks involved, an executive committee is an asset due to its understood authority in emergency situations of the board and its unique relationship with the chief executive.
The book includes:
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Factors to consider in structuring this committee
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Warning signs for when an executive committee may cause turmoil and how to prevent potential pitfalls
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The importance of specifically outlining executive committee responsibilities in your bylaws
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Guidelines for communication and relationship-building with the rest of the board and staff
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Solutions for when the committee has overstepped its boundaries
Use this resource to determine whether an executive committee is right for your organization.
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