Organizational Policies

Policy/ Governance Boards have 3 primary roles:

• to establish (board-level) policies
• to make significant and strategic decisions
• to oversee the organization's activity

Organizational policies (non-operational)

• highest-level policy statement from which all other policies, standards, guidelines, or procedures draw their legitimacy
• reflect the Board of Director's requirements for organizational behaviour

2 Types:

• Policy statements found in current Constitution and By-Law
• New policies to fill gaps/ provide direction for organizational behaviour

From Current Constitution and By-Law:

• Religious Services
• Egalitarianism
• Financial Year
• Good Standing
• Privileges of Membership

New Policies:

• Transparency and Accountability to Members
• Member Inquiries, Feedback and Complaints
• Member Code of Conduct

Organizational Policies (draft)