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Executive Committee Vs Board of Directors Leave a comment
An executive committee can be beneficial for non-profit organizations that need to complete their work quickly and efficiently. Some boards may have trouble delineating the difference between an executive board and a board.
The executive committee is comprised of members who handle urgent issues. They also act as the board’s ears and eyes in between meetings. They typically consist of three to seven members.
Typically the executive committee comprises the chairperson and vice-chairperson along with secretary. The chairperson’s responsibility is to be the voice of your board and guide the committee. The vice-chairperson is a support person for the chairperson and can serve as a substitute should they need to. The secretary maintains minutes of meetings, as well as a calendar for the committee and ensures the members have access to committee documents.
While the executive committee is a subcommittee of the board, it has the ultimate power to direct the company. King suggests that boards carefully consider delegating certain functions to an executive panel, in order to avoid creating a unwelcome”two-tier” power dynamics where the committee assumes decision-making powers that, according to statute or the constitution belong to the board.
An executive committee is a useful tool for nonprofits, especially when it’s not possible or feasible for the board to meet in person to address urgent issues. The executive committee serves as the opportunity for leaders who are connected to the organization through their leadership to make important decisions regarding top-level workplace issues, organizational oversight and board development.