Policy 1250 - Committees

Committees
Generally, the Directors will function as a committee of the whole. Nevertheless, the Board may create Board committees as deemed necessary, consistent with the Articles or Bylaws.
Standing committees of the Board may be created and their purpose defined by a majority of the Board. The Board Chair shall appoint at least two Directors to serve on each committee, however, in no event shall a quorum be present while serving on a committee.

Advisory Committees
Advisory committees may be organized when appropriate to the extent authorized by the Articles and Bylaws. The composition of the advisory committees shall be broadly representative and shall take into consideration the specific task assigned to the committee. Only the Board shall have the authority to dissolve the committees it has created.

The Board will instruct each committee as to:

  1. The length of time each member is invited to service;
  2. The service the Board wishes the committee to render;
  3. The resources the Board will provide;
  4. The approximate dates on which the Board wishes to receive major reports;
  5. Board policies governing citizens’ committees and the relationship of these committees to the Board as a whole, individual Board members, the Executive Director, and other members of the professional staff; and
  6. Responsibilities for the release of information to the press.

A committee of the Board may not:

  1. Elect, appoint, or remove Directors or fill vacancies on the Board or on any of its committees; 
  2. Adopt, amend, or repeal the Articles or Bylaws;
  3. Convene when a quorum is present; or
  4. Make a decision or deliberate toward a decision for which a vote of the Board is required.

Legal References:
I.C. § 30-30-616 Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act - Directors and Officers - Quorum and Voting
I.C. § 30-30-617 Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act - Directors and Officers - Committees of the Board
I.C. § 33-5204(2)(d) Nonprofit Corporation—Liability—Insurance - Public Meeting Law Applicable to Public Charter Schools
I.C. § 74-201, et seq. Idaho Open Meetings Law

Policy History:
Adopted on: May 17, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: