The document provides information on the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards. It discusses that boards have two key roles of legal compliance and adding value to the organization. The board is responsible for providing continuity, selecting leadership, governing through policies and objectives, acquiring resources, and being accountable. Board members should have relevant skills and commit time to meetings, committees, and oversight duties while avoiding conflicts of interest. The board and CEO share some responsibilities like planning and promoting the organization, while operational duties fall more to the CEO and staff. The document stresses the importance of the board focusing on governance rather than micromanaging the day-to-day operations.

1. Non-Profit Board Induction prepared by Linda Carroli 2007

4. Corporate Governance

20. Micromanagement In understanding the difference between Board and Operations, we understand more fully our roles, are equipped to fulfil our duties and roles, and diminish the risk of micromanagement . Micromanagement is a management style where a manager [Board] closely observes or controls the work of their employees [CEO], generally used as a pejorative term. In contrast to giving general instructions on smaller tasks while supervising larger concerns, the micromanager monitors and assesses every step. (Source: Wikipedia)