KCT Board Assessment Review

Instructions:

Please answer all questions as honestly and accurately as possible.
5-Point Selection Questions: For these questions, select the option that best represents your opinion or experience, ranging from 1 (Low) to 5 (High).
Comments Spaces: Use the space provided to add any additional comments or insights you have. Your detailed feedback is greatly appreciated.
Submission: Once you have completed the survey, please click the “Submit” button at the end.

Board Activity

1. The board operates under a set of policies, procedures and guideline with which all members are familiar.

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2. The Executive Committee reports to the board on all actions taken.

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3. There are standing committees of the board that meet regularly and report to the board.

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4. Board meetings are well attended, with near full turnout at each meeting.

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5. Each board member has at least one committee assignment.

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6. Nominations and appointment of board members follow clearly established policy. Following the correct procedures.

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7. Newly elected board members receive adequate orientation to their role and what is expected of them.

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8. Each board meeting includes an opportunity for learning about the organization’s ethos.

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9. The board fully understands and is supportive of the strategic intent & planning process of the Group

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10. Board members receive meeting agendas and supporting materials in time for advance preparations.

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11. The board receives regular financial updates and takes necessary steps to ensure sound operations of the organization

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12. The board chair regularly reviews and evaluates the performance of the CEO.

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13. The board actively engages in discussion around attainment of the mandate

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14. The board chair effectively and appropriately leads and facilitates the board meetings and good governance of the board.

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Mission and Purpose

15. Statements of the organization’s mission are well- understood and supported by the board.

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16. Board meeting presentations and discussions consistently reference the organization’s objectives.

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17. The board evaluates the organization’s performance on a regular basis by comparing the stated mission to actual operational achievements.

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Governance/Group Alignment

18. The board exercises its governance role: Ensuring that the organization supports and upholds its mandate, vision statement, the mission statement, core values and group policies.

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19. The board reviews its own performance and measures its own effectiveness in governance.

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20. The board is actively engaged in the board members development

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21. Board Members actively assess its skills matrix (Are the current board members fit for assigned duties )

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22. Risk - Dedicated committee regularly monitors the organisational risks with the intent to mitigate the risks

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23. Information provided by staff is adequate to ensure effective & efficient board governance and decision-making.

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24. The committee structures logically address the organization’s areas of functionality.

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Board Organization

25. All committees have adequate agendas and minutes for each meeting.

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26. All committees address issues of substance and resolve within one sitting.

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27. Regularly review issues of group sustainability

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Board Meetings

28. Board and Committee Meetings are frequent enough within a financial year. Meetings are frequent enough to ensure effective governance?

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29. The duration of Board Meetings and Committees are sufficient to accomplish the board’s agenda.

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30. There are standing committees of the board that meet regularly and report to the board.

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Board Membership

31. The board size is adequate to effectively govern the organization.

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32. The board has a range of talents, experience, and knowledge to accomplish its role.

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33. The board uses its members’ talents and skills effectively.

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34. The board makeup is diverse with experience, skills, gender, and age group.

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35. Fellow board members review each member’s performance at the end of every three-year term.

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36. The board demonstrates a deep understanding and commitment to the KCT’s Group Mission.

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Administration and Staff Support

37. The committee structure provides adequate contact with executive.

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38. Communication is strong and clear between the board and executive.

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39. Executive support before, during, and after-board as well as committee meetings is effective.

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40. Please make any other comments about the work and effectiveness of our board if not stipulated above:

Peer Review: Trustee XYZ

41. Does board member …………………………………………………….. prepares sufficiently for meaningful contribution at committee meetings?

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(c) What is your observation of the excellent contribution made by the board member under review over the past five-year period?

(d) Do you think the board member under review perform better in a different committee if so, which one would you recommend?

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(a)

(b)

KCT Board Assessment Review

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