These days the roles and responsibilities of boards are under tighter scrutiny, and directors are increasingly more accountable. A board has legal and financial responsibilities. Peter Quarry, psychologist, interviews Damien Smith, lawyer and Managing Director of Enterprise Care, to gain some insight into the roles and responsibilities of a board and the board members.

• Board members must know the organization well
• They need to comment on trends, progress and staff accountability
• The board and chair must work well as a team, and have limited term
• Board needs Key/Strategic Performance Indicators
• Board must consider impact on community
• Board members should undertake professional development
• Board should be asked to explain if not delivering

• Executives
• Managers

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• Interview