Purpose
The main purpose is to maintain and develop the CAB Service in order to meet the needs of the citizens of the City of Manchester.
Responsible to:
The Trustee Board is responsible to the Charity Commission, to its funders and donors and to the citizens of The City of Manchester.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Trustee Board have a responsibility, collectively and individually, to contribute to the discharging of the Board’s Duties. As an individual Trustee, you can do that by:
- ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document (constitution), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation
- ensuring that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
- ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
- contributing actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- ensuring that the organisation as employer acts in accordance with current employment legislation, regulation and best practice
- ensuring that the organisation has a full complement of relevant policies and that these are updated and implemented throughout the organisation
- safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
- ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- ensuring the financial viability of the organisation
- protecting and manage the property of the charity and to ensuring the proper investment of its funds
- appointing the chief executive officer and to monitor their performance
- maintaining confidentiality about sensitive issues and confidential information received in the course of duties as a trustee
Personal Qualities
The qualities of trustees round the Board will vary. The best Board is one that attracts people with a wide variety of backgrounds and qualities. This list is therefore only an indication of the basic qualities you will need to best serve as a Trustee.
- A willingness to acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of the needs of the community and of the resources available to provide them
- A commitment to the aims, principles and policies of the CAB Service
- A commitment and availability to attend Trustee Board meetings regularly and to participate in sub-committees as necessary
- A willingness to act in the best interests of the Service
- An ability to understand the duties and responsibilities of Board members and employers
- A willingness to participate in the national democratic process
- A sufficient level of literacy and numeracy to deal with Board papers, financial report and accounts
- A willingness and ability to learn, to examine and develop your own attitudes and to challenge when appropriate
- Effective communication skills
Officers of the Board
In addition to these general duties and responsibilities listed above, some Trustees will also be Officers of the Board and will have additional responsibilities. These are the Chair, the Vice-Chair, the Treasurer and the Company Secretary.
