Governance & Authority Review
Know who can decide and act.
Understand who can decide, approve and sign, and where your governing documents or delegations need to change.
Discuss a governance review
Test the governance framework against real decisions.
We compare the organization’s documents and delegations with the approvals leadership routinely needs to make. The review looks for gaps, conflicting roles, and uncertainty about board, officer, committee, or member authority.
You receive an authority map, identified gaps and recommended approvals, amendments or delegations. The board and management can use the roadmap to decide which changes to make first.
The Legal Guide to Association Governance explores authority, delegation, conflicts, oversight, and the decisions that connect governing documents with organizational practice.
What we handle
- Review governing documents, delegations, committee authority, and officer roles.
- Assess conflicts procedures, executive sessions, minutes, and resolutions.
- Trace approval pathways for recurring and material decisions.
- Address executive agreement, compensation, separation, or transition authority where relevant.
Useful documents
Have these handy if available. You can contact us before gathering them.
- Articles, bylaws, policies, and committee charters
- Delegations, position descriptions, and signature authorities
- Recent minutes and resolutions
- Executive agreements and transition materials where relevant
Let’s discuss what you need.
Start with a brief description of the issue and any deadline. We will respond within one business day to discuss the right next step.
Discuss a governance review