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BOARD DECISION WORKSHEET

A good-governance discussion tool, not a compliance certification or legal form.

Decision or project:
Date and decision-maker:

1. AUTHORITY
What document or law authorizes this action?
Which section and amendment apply?
Who must approve it, and through what process?

2. STEWARDSHIP
What problem does this address?
What alternatives were considered?
What are the complete upfront and future costs?
What funding and maintenance assumptions support the decision?
What relevant relationships or potential conflicts exist?

3. TRANSPARENCY
What notice, agenda, minutes, and approval record exist?
What records support the scope and cost?
How will the decision and next steps be communicated?
What information requires privacy or privilege protection?

4. FAIR PROCESS
What standards were used?
Were relevant differences and exceptions considered?
What opportunity to participate or respond applies?
What follow-up or review is planned?

Open questions:
Documents still needed:
Follow-up date:

These questions do not establish that any particular decision is lawful or
unlawful. Consult applicable law, current governing documents, and qualified
advisers. Educational guides: https://www.efdahohaye.com/resources/