Functions of Governing Body:

• Making sure the organization’s members are aware of the values, mission and priorities.

• Actively involving key stakeholders in setting and monitoring the organization’s mission, maintaining positive relationships with them and developing policies that best serves the needs of the organization.

• Informing the decisions, finances and reporting, at least annually, to the stake holders.

• Monitoring and responding to any potential differences of opinion or causes of conflict e.g. between government and organizational interests.

• Ensuring the governing body complies with all legal requirements and with the governing body's own policies.

• Being accountable to the organization’s founders and/or owners.