A board committee charter is a simple document that defines a committee’s purpose, authority, responsibilities, membership, and how it operates. It helps ensure everyone understands the committee’s role and how it supports the board.
Typical Components of a Committee Charter
- Statement of purpose
- Duties and responsibilities of the committee
- Meetings: How often does the committee meet? Who is responsible for scheduling the meetings?
- Reporting: Who does the committee report to? (this may be included in the Duties and responsibilities section)
- Membership: How many people serve on committee? Are there ex-officio members? Who appoints the members of the committee?
- Term of the committee: Is it a standing committee or ad hoc? If it is a standing committee, are there terms for the committee members?
