A partnership of separate powers—the governing body and top manager
Governing body |
Top manager |
Interviews and hires the top manager. |
Contracted to operate under instructions and delegation from the governing body. |
Accountable to members who s/elected them. |
Accountable to governing body. |
Oversights and reviews the work performance of the top manager. |
Supports the governing body to undertake self-evaluation of their governance performance and to participate in developing governance capacity. Oversees and reviews the work performance of staff. |
Sets the overall strategic direction for the organisation. |
Implements the overall strategic directions. |
Makes and approves governance and other overall policies. |
Supports the governing body in developing policies. Implements policies made by the governing body. |
Provides input into and approves overall annual budget. |
Provides financial information, reports and plans for approval. Operates under delegation for daily authority. |
Provides input into approves business plan. |
Develops and implements the business plan. |
Makes key decisions about major capital expenditure, investment. |
Makes decisions about expenditure and investment under delegation. |
Seeks feedback, consults with and report to members for decision-making and strategic direction. |
Communicates with members and staff on activities, progress and outcomes. |