Boardcommittees and review

This sub-committee comprises the chairperson of the Board and chairpersons of the organisational development and audit, risk and business development committees, as well as the Chief Executive Officer.

• It is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the Board and its sub-committees.
• The governance and nominations committee is responsible for vetting and proposing potential new Board members when required, conducting annual performance reviews of the Chief Executive Officer, managing the practical recruitment process for a Chief Executive Officer, and making recommendations to the Board in this regard.
• The governance and nominations sub-committee makes recommendations at the Annual General Meeting regarding the structure of the Board and is empowered to manage any disciplinary issues which arise in the Board.
• It is responsible for managing disputes which arise in the Board or its sub- or ad hoc committees and any whistle-blowing issues that may be raised in Cotlands.

The audit, risk and business development committee is a sub-committee of the Board and is responsible for the financial governance of Cotlands as well as for overseeing, driving and supporting the growth of revenue in the organisation.

Oversight is provided relating to the quality and integrity of the organisation’s accounting, reporting and record-keeping practices, as well as organisational compliance, procedures, reporting and risk. This sub-committee monitors, supports and approves the business development and marketing strategies.

• It also scrutinises the health of the revenue pipeline and provides oversight with regards to the development of relevant and cutting-edge marketing, fundraising and social enterprise practices.
• It fosters key stakeholder relationships to bolster the competence and resources of the business development team and its access to significant funders.
• The committee monitors the performance of the finance manager and business development manager, with the Chief Executive Officer.

This sub-committee of the Board is responsible for supporting the Chief Executive Officer and executive management team in all aspects of organisational development.

• It oversees and supports the development of the organisational purpose, strategy, and structure and promotes effective stakeholder engagement, ethical practices, social impact, safety, and wellbeing of the organisation.
• It holds the Chief Executive Officer accountable for ensuring that effective performance management mechanisms are in place at every level of the organisation.
• The committee monitors and supports capacity building, people systems, and the internal processes throughout the organisation to ensure effective governance and delivery of services and projects.
• It oversees the development of new products and services and the alignment of technologies and resources while monitoring constraints and serious operational issues.
• This committee monitors the performance of the executive management team with the Chief Executive Officer.