BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHARTER
1. MISSION OF THE BOARD
To provide strategic governance, oversight, and stewardship to HADI, ensuring it fulfills its mission with integrity, accountability, and effectiveness.
2. COMPOSITION
Number: 5 to 9 members, including a Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Criteria: Mix of skills (legal, financial, programmatic, fundraising, local knowledge of South Punjab). Commitment to HADI's values. At least 30% female representation.
Term: 3 years, renewable once.
3. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Direction: Approve strategic plan and monitor its implementation.
Financial Oversight: Approve annual budget; review financial statements and audit reports; ensure sound financial management.
Executive Oversight: Hire, evaluate, and support the CEO; set CEO compensation.
Policy & Compliance: Approve key organizational policies; ensure compliance with laws and donor regulations.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate key organizational risks.
Fundraising & Advocacy: Support resource mobilization and represent HADI at high level.
4. COMMITTEES
Executive Committee (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary): Acts between board meetings on urgent matters.
Audit & Finance Committee: Oversees financial reporting, internal controls, and audit process.
HR & Governance Committee: Oversees CEO performance, board recruitment, and policy review.
5. MEETINGS
Quarterly Board Meetings: With a prepared agenda and papers circulated one week in advance.
Annual General Meeting (AGM): Once a year.
Quorum: At least 50% of members present.
Minutes: Accurately recorded and approved.
6. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Act in HADI's best interest, avoid conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality.
No remuneration for board service, except reimbursement of actual expenses.
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