Form 23 Guideline on Creating a Board Self-Assessment Survey

<strong>Form</strong> <strong>23</strong>
<strong>Guideline</strong> on Creating a Board Self-Assessment Survey
Question
11. [Include other questions appropriate to
board role and current issues. If a formal
statement of the board’s role has been
adopted by the board it should be used to
formulate questions on the board’s role.]
No
Comment
(0)
Strongly
Disagree
(1)
Disagree
(2)
Somewhat
Agree
(3)
Agree
(4)
Strongly
Agree
(5)
[Instruction #4 - Include a “comments” section to allow for narrative responses and consider open-ended questions.]
Examples set out below:
Comments:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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List three things the board could do to improve the understanding and performance of its role:
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[Instruction #5 - The balance of the survey would follow the format set out above and ask questions in areas such as:
Board Composition and Quality, Board Structure and Processes, Board Performance and Board Conduct. Sample
questions for each of these areas are set out below.]
Sample Questions on Board Composition and Quality
1. The board is the right size for effective board discussion; all board members have an opportunity to contribute.
2. The board identifies the skills and qualities that are required to perform the board’s role.
3. The board has clear and transparent recruitment practices for new directors.
4. New board members are recruited on the basis of skills, knowledge, experience and required qualities.
5. Board terms allow for board turnover to appropriately balance board continuity and new contributions.
6. The board reflects the diversity of the community served.
7. Board members receive orientation that prepares them to contribute effectively to the board.
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