GOVERNANCE AND BOARD EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW

1. A review of progress against the previous Board review action plan, verifying completion of actions; 2. An evaluation of Board and committee governance and operations, including the effectiveness of the governance structure, policies, procedures and documentation - to include an evaluation of how effectively the resident voice is considered and represented within the governance structure. 3. An assessment of required skill sets at Board and committee level. 4. Consideration of where and how resident involvement could be improved in the governance structure. 5. An evaluation of the Board's effectiveness in relation to strategy and culture. 6. Support for individual Board and committee member assessment i.e. the Board and Chair appraisal process. 7. A review of the effectiveness of Board and committee oversight, including a specific focus on assurance in relation to resident safety and key risks. 8. An assessment of the quality of Board, committee and executive relationships - to include the effectiveness of the Board as a team, the calibre of appropriate challenge in relationships, and the extent of clarity around roles and responsibilities including decision-making.