Step 1: Establishing Need

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• Discuss with the leaders and key staff (for example the HR manager) the importance and appropriateness of a board re-structure to ensure a strong and well-functioning Board of Trustees.
• Have the leaders talk to the board and get the buy in from all the board members. The chairperson, secretary or any active board member is selected to become the champion of the board restructuring process.

Watch this short video to get a general idea of board structure, roles and responsibilities: