CORK CHAMBER GOVERNANCE MANUAL
2. Role and Responsibilities of Board Members Each Board member shall seek to uphold the values and purpose of Cork Chamber and give adequate time and energy to the duties of being a Board member. Each Board member shall confirm this in writing and agree to use reasonable endeavours to comply with the relevance of this Code of Governance.
2.1 ROLE OF BOARD MEMBERS Individual Board members shall seek to: •
Represent the collective interests of the membership and act reasonably in the best interest of the Chamber and its membership;
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Make objective assessments and contributions to the strategy, policies, performance, and resources of the Chamber;
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Challenge as appropriate with a view to enhancing decision-making and policy development;
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Bring their business acumen and experience to bear for the benefit of the Chamber and to inform Board decision-making;
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Communicate, both internally and externally, the Chamber’s vision and purpose;
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Introduce potential new Members to the Chamber:
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Enhance the Chamber’s influencing strategy;
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Assist in carrying out the collective responsibilities of the Board, including by serving on a minimum of one Board committee;
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Ensure that the affairs of the Chamber are conducted in accordance with appropriate principles of Corporate Governance and this Code;
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Propose and elect candidates for officers of the Chamber, in particular the VicePresident;
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Attend and actively contribute to the Board meetings;
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Represent the Chamber as appropriate, in consultation with the President, and, subject to confidentiality constraints, communicate any relevant information/developments to the Board;
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Be well briefed on Chamber activities and policies;
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Support Chamber events both personally and corporately;
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Actively promote the vision of the Chamber as the leading voice of Cork business;
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Strictly adhere to the provisions as set out in the Chamber guidance note regarding the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 and Board obligations regarding same;
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