Duty of Care

For a board to be successful in its role, it needs to understand what governance is.

Governance is the exercise of authority, direction, and control of an organization to ensure that its purpose is achieved and proper accounting is given for results.

As part of governance, the governing body is responsible for ensuring that due diligence has been exercised in the organization. This due diligence includes not only providing a safe environment but also protecting the assets of the organization through good business practices.

The following focus on some of the governance aspects of a duty of care:

• Financial Handbook for Congregations
• Congregation Organization Handbook
• General Insurance Plan
• Privacy Information
• Incorporation: Section 429

For more information contact

• Bev Oag
  Program Coordinator, Duty of Care & Incorporated Ministries
  Tel: 416-231-7680, ext. 4094
  Toll-free: 1-800-268-3781, ext. 4094
  E-mail: Duty of Care