Sample President Accountability Statement
| President accountability measure | Standard |
| 1. Oversee general performance of the board | 1.1 Board performs against its forms of accountability and strategic goals |
| 2. Ensure information about the financial performance of the organisation flows to the board | 2.1 Board remains constantly well-informed about financial performance of organisation |
| 3. Establish and maintain systems for information flows to the board | 3.1 Board
receives information on time and has time to comment and have input 3.2 Board has adequate opportunities (both in meetings and outside meetings) to have input and make decisions 3.3 Chair ensures accurate minutes are kept, approved by board and signed by Chair |
| 4. Public representation of board and organisation as required | 4.1 As required |
| 5. Attend and chair board meetings | 5.1 Attendance at all meetings
(unless chairing responsibility delegated properly) 5.2 No unexplained absences at board meetings (More than 1 such absence will result in immediate dismissal) |
| 6. Make recommendations to board about prudent management of board matters | 6.1 Recommendations made as necessary |
| 7. Meet regularly with the Executive Officer | 7.1 Regular meetings are held in addition to ongoing liaison |
| 8. Deal with disputes and conflicts referred to the Chair | 8.1 As required by the organisation's Policy and Procedures |
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