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Please rate the following:
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1. Degree of organisation at the IC meetings
2. Level of participation by members
3. Clarity of the IC and WEA Staff roles
4. IC member access to relevant information
5. WEA Staff support
 
 
How well has the IC conducted itself? Circle the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is: Strongly Disagree (1); Disagree (2); Maybe or Not Sure (3); Agree (4); Strongly Agree (5).
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1. Board members are aware of what is expected of them
2. The agenda of board meetings is well planned so that we are able to get through all necessary board business
3. It seems like most board members come to meetings prepared
4. We receive written reports to the board in advance of our meetings
5. All board members participate in important board discussions
6. We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view
7. We all support the decisions we make
8. The board has taken responsibility for recruiting new board members
9. The board has planned and led the orientation process for new board members
10. The board has a plan for director education and further board development
11. Our board meetings are always interesting
12. Our board meetings are frequently fun
 
 
The IC's relationship with Secretary-General. Circle the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is: Strongly Disagree (1); Disagree (2); Maybe or Not Sure (3); Agree (4); Strongly Agree (5).
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1. There is a clear understanding of where the board’s role ends and the Executive Director’s begins
2. There is good two-way communication between the board and the Executive Director
3. The board trusts the judgment of the Executive Director
4. The Board provides direction to the Executive Director by setting new policies or clarifying existing ones
5. The board has discussed as communicated the kinds of information and level of detail it requires from the Executive Director on what is happening in the organization
6. The board has developed formal criteria and a process for evaluating the Executive Director
7. The board, or a committee of the board, has formally evaluated the Executive Director within the past 12 months
8. The board evaluates the Executive Director primarily on the accomplishment of the organization’s strategic goals and priorities and adherence to policy
9. The board provides feedback and shows its appreciation to the Executive Director on a regular basis
10. The board ensures that the Executive Director is able to take advantage of professional development opportunities
 
 
How well has the IC done its job?
Circle the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is: Strongly Disagree (1); Disagree (2); Maybe or Not Sure (3); Agree (4); Strongly Agree (5).
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1. Our organization has a three to five-year strategic plan or a set of clear long range goals and priorities.
2. The board’s meeting agenda clearly reflects our strategic plan and priorities
3. The board has insured that the organization also has a one year operational or business plan
4. The board gives direction to staff on how to achieve the goals primarily by setting or referring to policies.
5. The board ensures that the organization’s accomplishments and challenges are communicated to members and stakeholders.
6. The board has ensured that members and stakeholders have received reports on how our organization has used its financial and human resources.
 
 
Performance of Individual IC members (Not to be shared). Circle the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is: Strongly Disagree (1); Disagree (2); Maybe or Not Sure (3); Agree (4); Strongly Agree (5).
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1. I am aware of what is expected of me as a board member
2. I have a good record of meeting attendance
3. I read the minutes, reports and other materials in advance of our board meetings
4. I am familiar with what is in the organization’s by-laws and governing policies
5. I frequently encourage other board members to express their opinions at board meetings
6. I frequently encourage other board members to express their opinions at board meetings
7. I am a good listener at board meetings
8. I follow through on things I have said I would do
9. I maintain the confidentiality of all board decisions
10. When I have a different opinion than the majority, I raise it
11. I support board decisions once they are made even if I do not agree with them
12. promote the work of our organization in the community whenever I had a chance to do so
13. I stay informed about issues relevant to our mission and bring information to the attention of the board
 
 
Feedback to the Chair of Council. Circle the response that best reflects your opinion. The rating scale for each statement is: Strongly Disagree (1); Disagree (2); Maybe or Not Sure (3); Agree (4); Strongly Agree (5).
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1. The board has discussed the role and responsibilities of the Chair
2. The Chair is well prepared for board meetings
3. The Chair helps the board to stick to the agenda
4. The Chair ensures that every board member has an opportunity to be heard
5. The Chair is skilled at managing different points of view
6. The Chair can be tough on us as a group when we get out-of-line
7. The Chair knows how to be direct with an individual board member when their behaviour needs to change
8. The Chair helps the board work well together
9. The Chair demonstrate good listening skills
10. The board supports the Chair
11. The Chair is effective in delegating responsibility amongst board members