1.2. The specific objectives of this committee is; 
1.2.1. Write and review Charter, including strategic plan and annual planning 
1.2.2. Write and review policies and objectives 
1.2.3. Ensure ‘Good Employer’ principles and processes are developed and adhered to 
1.2.4. Asset management including finance and property schedules are maintained 
1.2.5. Ensure compliance including health and safety of all aspects (physical and emotional) relating to the Kura (whole) are assured. 
1.2.6. To learn from past incidents and become aware of future issues that may arise. 
1.2.7. Audit & review current policies and documentation, write and develop action plans 

2. SCOPE OF COMMITTEE
2.1. The quorum is made up of five members 
2.2. The delegated participants are responsible to their service areas (Sub-committees) to ensure that standards are developed, implemented and met. 
2.3. The committee will ensure that final decision-making processes are followed; full board only has the right to formally make decisions – Special meetings for Board members to attend may be required by the Sub-committees 

3. MEMBERSHIP
3.1. Chair – Raewyn Midwood 
3.2. Minute-Taker - Shelley Rangihika 
3.3.  Members: Turuhira Hare, Rameka Tuhaka, Tamati Kruger, Karl Marr, Ipo Tait, Hans Tiakiwai, student rep - Tauwhiri Tiakiwai 

4. MEETINGS/ SCHEDULE/ LOCATION
4.1. All meeting will take place at Te Whare Kura o Ruatoki in the Boardroom 
4.2. Regular meetings will take place each month on the fourth (4th) Sunday of each month at 10am. 
4.3. The public will be encouraged to attend 
4.4. IN-COMMITTEE – PUBLIC WILL BE EXCLUDED! 

5. AGENDA / MINUTES /REPORTS
5.1. Agenda will be prepared by the board secretary with direction from the Chairperson and distributed at least one day prior to the next meeting 
5.2. Dissemination of minutes will occur one week prior to the scheduled meeting. 
5.3. IN-COMMITTEE: the minute secretary will be excused from these proceedings - the chairperson will take the minutes. These minutes will be attached to the back of all prepared documentation on pink paper by the board chair. 

6. REPORTING:
6.1. A brief report to the community will be prepared by the secretary through the Chairperson and distributed to the community via.”Board Newsletter” once a term. 

7. REVIEW DATE
7.1. On or before July 2006 ...