Board Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations
Potential Board members must understand the expectations required for them to serve successfully in this role. Please review and consider the following list of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
- Supporting the vision, mission, values, and objectives that are consistent with the strategic direction of the organization and establishing key expectations and directions.
- The role of the Board is to lead the organization toward desired standards of performance. The Board’s specific contributions are unique to its stewardship role and necessary for proper governance and management.
- Board members are active advocates and ambassadors in the community for the organization and are engaged in identifying resources and partnerships necessary for the Globe to advance its mission. Members provide feedback to the Board and the Artistic & Executive Directors about community expectations, aspirations, and reactions.
- Overseeing the organization’s Financial Management and Reporting.
- Risk and Quality Management (legal, financial, and reputational).
- Board members are required to regularly review the policies of the Board, monitor performance on an annual basis and support the theatre and its endeavours.
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting - ensuring the organization’s information systems and management pieces meet the Board’s need for information.
- Management and Performance - monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director and Artistic Director’s performance.
- Through their enthusiasm for and commitment to the Globe Theatre, Board members will look for opportunities to introduce new members to the Globe. Board members will provide support to the Artistic & Executive Directors through feedback, encouragement and participation in voluntary efforts that assist in reaching the outcomes (Ends) of the Globe Theatre.
- Board members are required to be members of the Globe Theatre Society, which requires a minimum donation of $35.00. Additionally, the Board donates funds for opening night flowers for the performers for $75.00 each. Board members are expected to support Globe Theatre by attending main stage productions and other events hosted by the theatre. Please note that the donation amount is under review and may be updated in the coming year.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Serve on one or two Committees of the Board.
Meeting these roles, responsibilities, and expectations is key to the Globe Theatre Board of Directors in providing effective strategic oversight of the organization to achieve its goals and objectives.
Conflict of Interest - Board members are required to declare any conflicts of interest at any meeting and recuse themselves from deliberations on any such discussions or decisions. Board members may not financially gain from their directorship position.
Fiduciary Duty and Duty of Care - The Globe Theatre is guided by the principle that each Director will act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the organization. In exercising their powers and discharging their duties, every Director must exercise the care, diligence, and skills that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. This requires a director to put the organization’s interests first, avoid conflicts of interest and avoid exploiting business opportunities for personal purposes
Desired Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the Board
- Honesty and integrity
- Ability/willingness to challenge and probe
- Collaboration skills
- Ability to listen to/integrate differing viewpoints
- Accountability
- Ability to synthesize complex information
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Communication (able to make clear and concise points)
- Understand issues at both detailed and big picture level
Globe Theatre Board Meetings
Board members must be able to attend regular meetings of the Board. Within one year, these normally consist of:
- 5-6 meetings a year unless otherwise required (no meetings in July and January)
- Typically board meetings are held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Globe Theatre Boardroom on the 4th floor.
- Board packages are sent out approximately 1 week in advance.
- Board members are asked to RSVP by email to ensure quorum is met.
- Directors can join meetings virtually if they are unable to attend in person.
- If a director misses more than two consecutive meetings they are required to have a meeting with the Chair of the Board
- Participation in standing committees, most of which meet monthly.