Board policy manual & workplace conduct - Kingston General Hospital

ISSUED BY:AUTHORIZED BY:CATEGORY:COMMITTEE:KGH Board of DirectorsKGH Board of DirectorsBoard EffectivenessArticle B: Governance ProcessGovernanceNUMBER: V-A-4ISSUE DATE: April 2010REVISION DATES:REVIEW DATE: April 2011PAGE: 1 of 1SUBJECT:POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR THE VICE CHAIRArticle 5.03 of the By-law defines the role and responsibilities of the vice-chair. The skills,attributes and expertise of the vice-chair are defined below.The role of the vice chair is to:1. The vice-chair works collaboratively with the board chair. He/she supports thechair in fulfilling his/her responsibilities.The responsibilities of the vice-chair are:a) Chair Substitute. Assume the duties of the board chair in his/her absence, asrequested by the chair, including representing the Board and the Corporation atofficial functions and to the public at large.b) Board Conduct. Maintain a high standard for board conduct and uphold policiesand By-Laws regarding board member conduct.c) Mentorship. Serve as a mentor to other board members.d) Succession Planning for Board Chair. To ensure succession planning forleadership within the board of directors, under normal circumstances the vicechairis expected to be subsequently elected by the board of directors as chair.Consequently, the skills, attributes and experience are similar for the positions ofvice-chair and chair.Skills, attributes and experienceThe Vice-Chair should have the following skills, attributes and experience:• all of the personal attributes required of a Board director;• leadership and management skills;• strategic and facilitation skills;• ability to effectively influence and build consensus within the Board;