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Board Evaluation

Board Performance

Board Training

Sample Form for Self-Evaluation by the

Board of Directors

Indicate your extent of agreement with the statements below by circling the appropriate number.

Linkage with membership / Strongly Strongly
Agree Disagree
1 / As a group, our board is proactive in its efforts to understand the views of the club members. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
2 / The members of the board put the interests of the club above their personal and constituent interests. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 / The board holds itself accountable to the club members for its performance. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
4 / The board communicates with the members in a timely, transparent manner. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
Strategic Direction / Strongly Strongly
Agree Disagree
5 / Board members share a common vision of what is best for the club now and in the future. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
6 / The board thinks and acts strategically. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 / The content of board meetings is at an appropriate level for a governing body. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
Board Structure and Processes / Strongly Strongly
Agree Disagree
8 / New board members are adequately briefed and equipped to contribute early in their term. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 / Committees are appropriately sized, include the right members, and have clear responsibilities. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
10 / Committee reports are timely, comprehensive, succinct, and valuable. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
11 / There is a climate of trust on the board. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
12 / Board members support board decisions outside the boardroom, even when they disagree with them. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
13 / Individual views of board members are respected by their colleagues. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
14 / The Nominating Committee is provided appropriate guidance on the qualities needed for board candidates. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
15 / Board members respect confidential information outside of board meetings. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
16 / Board meetings afford adequate time for a full discussion of issues. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
17 / Board meetings are general efficient. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
18 / The board receives adequate training on governance principles and practices. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
19 / Individual board members are held accountable for their performance. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
Board Relationship with General Manager / Strongly Strongly
Agree Disagree
20 / The board acts in accordance with its role as policy makers and not as operation implementers. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
21 / The board holds the GM accountable for accomplishing his/her objectives. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
22 / All board members understand the process for evaluating the GM’s performance. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
24 / All board members have adequate opportunity to input their views regarding the GM’s goals. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
25 / The goals for GM evaluation appropriately reflect what is important for his/her role at the club. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
26 / The board receives timely information that is sufficient for it to monitor operational performance. / 1 2 3 4 5 6
Overall Evaluation / Strongly Strongly
Agree Disagree
27 / Overall the board is efficient and effective / 1 2 3 4 5 6

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