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STRATEGY

PUBLIC POLICY

GENERAL
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RESOURCES

• Advisory Councils
  BoardSource, 2004
  This guidebook explains what advisory councils are and how they can benefit a board.  Available for purchase.

• The BoardSource Committee Series
  BoardSource
  In this series of six publications, a panel of experts look at board committee structure, functional responsibilities, board relationships and more.  Available for purchase.

• Executive Committee
  BoardSource, 2004
  This guidebook describes the challenges and benefits of having an board executive committee.  Available for purchase.

• Governance Committee
  BoardSource, 2004
  This guidebook provides an in-depth look at the governance committee’s responsibilities in overseeing the performance of the board and managing compliance to the organization's mission.  Available for purchase.

• The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Bylaws
  BoardSource, 2003
  This book provides practical guidance on how to develop, review and adjust bylaws, and includes sample bylaws provisions. Available for purchase.

• Structures and Practices of Nonprofit Boards
  BoardSource, 2003
  This book provides practical guidelines for boards on structural issues such as running meetings and committee structure.  Available for purchase.

• Transforming Board Structure: Strategies for Committees and Task Forces
  BoardSource, 2001
  The book provide an introduction to how boards can use committees and task forces to streamline the work of the full board.  Available for purchase.

Samples

• Executive Committee Charter (Large Foundation)
  The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, 2004

• Management and Governance Committee Charter (Large Foundation)
  Ford Foundation

• Nonprofit Committee E-Policy Samplers
  BoardSource
  Download samples of policies for various nonprofit committees and of committee chair job descriptions.  Available for purchase.

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