THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Mediation Northern Ireland is governed by a Board of Trustees, whose role is:

1. Strategic Direction
Setting and maintaining strategy with reference to the Corporate Plan; holding the Management team to account.

2. Financial Control
Approving the annual budget;
Monitoring expenditure with reference to the budget;
Adopting annual accounts.

3. Support
Making individual skills and experience available within the Board and to the Director and senior staff.

4. Advocacy
Acting as ambassadors for the organization and supporting the Director in securing project funding.

5. Corporate Policy
· The strategic direction of Mediation Northern Ireland regarding its contribution to conflict intervention, good relations, and social instability.
· The promotion of the organisation and its work.
· The overall management of the organisation.