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In Carmichael Centre we work with and support the boards of many different community organisations: large, small, rural and urban. Sometimes boards or individual trustees ask us for advice on when is the best time to step down. This would seem like a straightforward question. Our straightforward answer in the first instance is to check your governing document to see if there is any reference to how long a trustee can serve on the board (the most common practice is three years). This should also include guidance on how trustees can be reappointed after their term of office ends. In answering this question, we are conscious that the context if not always straightforward. There may be a number of issues behind the scenes. Below are a few scenarios based on...

This weekend I finally got round to spending some time in my garden digging, weeding, cleaning up and generally getting the garden ready for new growth. We are already into April and it was long overdue work.  It is a task I kept putting off. But I know that for a little work now, the garden will reap the benefits throughout the year.

Likewise with our Boards, regular spring cleans will do wonders for its effectiveness. The following seven signs will help you decide if your Board is in need of some weeding, cleaning up and fertilising.    

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Do we need to clear some deadwood?

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We had a great Child Protection Information Session here in Carmichael Centre on 5th April 2016.  The event was very well attended with very informative presentations from Louise Monaghan (NYCI) and David Brennan (Dept. of Justice & Equality) and lots of questions from those attending.  The main items on the agenda were the National Vetting Bureau Act 2012, the Children First Act 2015 and the Role & Responsibilities of a Designated Liaison Person (DLP).

The main points to come out of the session were as follows: 

The National Vetting Bureau Act 2012 

This legislation was enacted at the end of 2012 but is only expected to commence from 29 April 2016 and there are currently no plans to...