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Robert C. Andringa, Ph.D.

I categorize good governance principles into about 50 modules, e.g., board size, committee structure, meeting formats, board role in strategic planning, CEO evaluation, etc., etc. Some consultants/authors would identify more topics, some less. My principles are consistent with the Policy Governance Model developed and made popular by Dr. John Carver.

A good governance principle works with at least 90% of all nonprofit boards. There are always exceptions to the rule, but not that many.

We will focus on only some of the 50 modules and their related principles, e.g.

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