As a Trustee, we ask that you act in the best interests of the Youth Zone, exercising the same duty of care that a prudent person of business would in looking after the affairs of someone whom he/she had responsibility. Act as a group and not as an individual.
GENERAL DUTIES OF ALL TRUSTEES
• Ensure that the Youth Zone complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensure that the Youth Zone pursues its objectives as defined in the OnSide DNA and other provisions as outlined in the OnSide Network Agreement and in the overall Youth Zone Strategy and Business plans
• Ensure that the Youth Zone applies its resources wisely and applies ‘best value’ principles
• Contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Chief Executive in setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Contribute actively to Board Meetings and other appropriate events/Youth Zone activities
• Safeguard the reputation and values of the Youth Zone • Ensure the financial stability of the Youth Zone
