GamaGara Development Forum

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHAIRPERSON

The Chairperson of the Board and the CEO should be separate
- The Chairperson should be appointed by the Board of directors
- The chairperson is chosen to act as the leader of the Board and to preside over meetings
- The manner in which a Board meetings is conducted, unless specifically laid down in the constitution, may be largely decided by the chairperson
The Chairperson should be independent non-executive director

Core Functions Include:

Develop strong working relationship with the CEO
Ensure there is a clear definition and agreement of the division of responsibilities
Organise the composition, business and efficiency of the Board
Enhance the company’s public standing and overall image
Determines the formulation of an annual work plan for the Board of Directors against agreed objectives and goals

Ensure the Board has accurate & clear visibility of results achieved and likely future trends
Ensure effective relationships are maintained with all major stakeholders
Lead the Board in the determination of its strategy & in the achievement of its objectives without limiting the principle of collective responsibility for decisions of the Board of Directors
Ensure Board Committees are properly established, composed and operated
Monitors and evaluates the Board Of Directors and its Committees
Plays an active part in setting the agenda for Board of Directors meetings:
Normally in conjunction with the CEO
Acting as the official channel of communication between the GDF and the Funder (SIOC-cdt)
Acts as the main informal link between the Board of Directors and management, and particularly between the Board of Directors and the CEO