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Governing versus Managing Line.

Sort the real, recurring decisions onto one side of the line, so who decides what is settled before the next collision instead of during it.

For each decision that actually causes friction, mark where it sits.

DecisionBoard decidesBoard approves staff proposalStaff decides
The annual budget
Hiring the executive director
Hiring other staff
Starting or ending a program
Major partnerships or contracts
Spending above a set amount

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Built from the Board Duties Worksheet. Feeds the Partnership Agreement. Back to the guide, or start over.