Ownership Linkage Committee
- Policy Name: Ownership Linkage Committee
- Policy Types: Governance Process
- Number: GP-06.2
- Date Approved: October 20, 2025
- Date Amended:
- Date Last Reviewed:
The Ownership Linkage Committee will assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities regarding connection to Owners.
Committee Products:
- The committee products are to support the Board’s job, never to decide for the Board
unless explicitly stated below.
1.1. A current Ownership linkage plan that enables constructive Board dialogue with Owners related to Ends issues.
Committee Authority: - The Committee’s authority enables it to assist the Board in its work, while not interfering
with Board holism.
2.1. The committee cannot change or contravene Board policies, or instruct the CEO or any other staff member, other than to request information required in the conduct of its duties.
2.2. The committee may not spend or commit organization funds, other than those specifically allocated by the Board.
2.3. The committee may use staff resource time consistent with the CEO’s interpretation of a reasonable amount for administrative support around meetings, as well as administrative support included in the Board’s Ownership linkage plan.
2.4. The Committee Chair has the authority to make any reasonable interpretation of this policy.
Committee Composition and Tenure: - The Committee’s composition shall enable it to function effectively and efficiently.
3.1. The Committee shall be composed of up to three Trustees appointed by the Board using recommendations made by the Chair/CGO.
3.1.1. Individual Trustees shall be appointed on a two-year rotational basis. The Board may appoint a Trustee for a continuous term if the Trustee has a professional skill set that the Board deems appropriate for the Committee.
3.1.2. The Board may appoint persons from the community to the Committee. 3.2. The Board shall appoint a Chair from among its members.