The Boards Role
Boards of state bodies are appointed by Ministers and are accountable to Ministers for the implementation of policy
Roles & Responsibilities
The Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Body and compliance with all statutory obligations.
Chairperson
The chairperson has some responsibilities additional to those of other board members, particularly in relation to leadership and the conduct of business
Personal Liability
Board members of state bodies who incur any personal civil liability in the course of carrying out their board functions will not be liable for the costs arising provided they have acted honestly and in good faith
Reporting Relationships
State bodies operate within a policy framework which is established by government; they are wholly owned or substantially owned by the state, but are controlled by independent boards who are appointed by and responsible to Ministers and the Government
Board Member
On appointment to the board, new directors/board members of state bodies should be provided with induction training