TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER
TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER
Main duties and responsibilities for all trustees
Each individual member of the Trustee Board has a responsibility to contribute to the discharging of the board’s duties. They can do this by:
- Maintaining an awareness of the business of Community Advice Ards and North Down
- Taking responsibility for their own learning and development
- Regularly attending, preparing for and taking a full part in meetings
- Actively contributing to setting policy and strategic direction, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance
- Monitoring whether the service complies with its governing document, whether it meets Community Advice standards and how well the advice needs of the local community are being met
- Monitoring the financial position of Community Advice Ards and North Down and ensuring that it operates within its means and objects, and that there are clear lines of accountability for day-to-day financial management
- Supporting the development of Community Advice Ards and North Down through participation in agreed projects
- Actively seeking to further the strategic objectives of Community Advice Ards and North Down, and acting in its best interests at all times
- Maintaining confidentiality about any sensitive or confidential information received in the course of duties as a trustee.
Personal skills and qualities for all trustees
Each individual member of the Trustee Board brings skills and qualities to the board.
They add to the collective knowledge and experience by providing:
- commitment and availability to attend Community Advice Ards and North Down Trustee Board meetings
- effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion
- willingness to gain knowledge of local needs and resources
- commitment to the aims, principles and policies of the Community Advice service, including those relating to equal opportunities, independence, research and campaigns
- willingness and ability to act in the best interests of Community Advice Ards and North Down
- ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and employers
- willingness to participate in democratic process which develops Community Advice policies by area and nationally
- numeracy to the extent required to understand Community Advice Ards and North Down accounts with the support of a treasurer
- willingness and ability to learn, and to develop and examine their own attitudes
- ability to think creatively and strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement
- ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
If you would like to register your interest to volunteer for the Trustee Board please CLICK BELOW to complete our online application form. Someone will be in touch in due course.