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ISU BOARD OF TRUSTEES – ROLE DESCRIPTION

Board of Trustees

The purpose of the Board is to govern the Association by creating, monitoring and modifying when necessary and appropriate the various policies according to which the school operates, and excels as a learning institution dedicated to serving students.

ISU Board members are elected for a two year term of office at the Annual Meeting in November. They may serve longer and for up to four more consecutive terms of two years each (Refer to Article 5.4), if they so wish to.

Board of Trustees Meeting

It is a priviledge and a responsibility to sit on the Board which requires substantial time contributions from Board members are expected to:

  • Understand the schools operational practices;
  • Read the Policy documents, Articles of Association, Rules of Order for meetings and other Board documents;
  • Attend Board training, planning and development sessions;
  • Serve Raise school issues at legal Board sessions;on at least one Board sub-committee;
  • Serve as an ambassador and advocate for the school;
  • Serve the ISU community and be available to listen to represent the interests of the ISU community
  • Maintain a positive and constructive environment in which Board business can take place;

Take collective responsibility for Board sessions.

Please also refer to 5.5 of the Articles of Association for ISU for more information on Board   duties.

“Major functions of the Board will include:
a. Electing its own officers, Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer
b. Hiring the Director with a simple majority vote of the full Board
c. Oversee the performance of the Director
d. Dismissal of the Director with a unanimous vote of the full Board
e. To receive and approve the annual operating budget and ensure the necessary funding for the   operation of the school
f. To recommend additions/amendments to the Articles for approval at the Annual General Meeting
g. To establish major policies consistent with the school’s mission and strategic plan in  consultation with the Director
h. Ensure the school follows the laws of Mongolia and is adequately represented in legal matters
i. Ensure an annual audit of the school’s financial operations by an accounting firm approved by the Board
j. To determine the tuition fees in consultation with the Director

The day-to-day management of ISU shall be delegated to the Director.”

CODE OF ETHICS FOR BOARD MEMBERS

A Board’s code of ethics ultimately determines the level of integrity of the Board. Therefore, the Board takes its code of ethics seriously

According to this code of ethics, each individual Board member:

  • Should keep in mind that the Board is a policy making body; administration is delegated to the Director;
  • Respects all confidential information received and refrains from disclosing opinions expressed in confidence by other board members, including especially privileged information about personnel and the School’s plans with respect to finances, property, and purchases;
  • Is not authorized to speak for the Board unless authority is explicitly granted by the Board;
  • Shall refrain from making negatively evaluative or critical comments except to the Director or Board;
  • Shall support decisions of the Board regardless of personal opinions;
  • Should ask questions, seek information, and participate in discussions that allow them to make an informed decision;
  • Should never seek to impose a personal agenda on the Director or Board;
  • Should refer matters concerning application of policy first to the Board Chair for review;
  • Must guard against any conflict of interest, whether personal or related to business;
  • Should disclose anything, which could be construed as a conflict of interest;
  • Should actively support the Director and Board and demonstrate that support within the school community;
  • Should direct issues appropriately to either the attention of the Director or the Board Chair, rather than deal with them on an individual basis;
  • Should request permission to place a concern on a meeting agenda so that it can be dealt with openly, honestly, and democratically by the entire Board;
  • Should deal with other Board members in a respectful manner;
  • Must abide by the policies as outlined in the policy manual;
  • Must work within the legal framework of the school and host country.