Committee on Trustees

This booklet is designed "to reinforce the thesis that the committee on trustees must perform with excellence if the board as a whole is to fulfill its responsibilities with distinction. The author outlines a typical committee mission, structure, responsibilities, and policies and practices. Ten committee responsibilities are described, such as:

• designing the board composition and statement of criteria;
• cultivating a network of trustee candidates;
• managing orientation programs, and keeping former trustees involved;
• motivating trustees and assessing their performance;
• analyzing future board talent needs; and
• ensuring the bylaws accurately reflect current policies and practice of the board.

Illustrative bylaw language for the committee on trustees is included.