How the CRN UK Board of Trustees Work

The CRN UK is governed by a Board of Trustees which meets on a regular basis and makes decisions on the policies and direction of the organisation.

The board usually meets four times a year; the dates are arranged at the beginning of the Trustee year and Trustees are expected to attend. There are also subcommittees that will meet with varying frequency.

The CRN UK changed company structure in March 2003 from a Industrial and Provident Society to a Company Limited by Guarantee. CRN UK became a registered charity in February 2004.

The Board is currently made up of up to 12 members, each serving for 3 years. One third of the Trustees stand down each year (though individuals may stand for re-election).

Nominations for the Board are made once a year before the AGM. All members are informed by post of the opportunity to stand for nomination they must then complete a nominations form and return it by the deadline detailed on the letter.

The CRN UK requires all Trustees to sign a declaration of interests.

Get the current list of CRN UK Trustees

CRN UK Trustee - Job Description

General Duties

• Attendance at between 4 and 6 full Board of Trustees meetings per annum, plus other meetings as necessary.
• Participation in any sub committee meetings as appropriate
• Participation in strategic planning and decision making requiring an understanding of the broad issues facing the community sustainable waste management sector nationally.
• Ensuring that the CRN is a well-managed organisation which complies with the law and strives towards employment best practice.

General Responsibilities

• Trustees must exercise their skill and care commensurate with their skill and experience.
• When acting as a Trustee they must put the interests of the CRN first even when these might conflict with their own interests or those of some other person or organisation they have an interest in.
• A Trustee must disclose interests in meetings and probably withdraw where conflict arises when decisions are being debated or made.
• A Trustee must be clear about when they are acting as an individual person and when they are representing the CRN. They certainly must not allow people to think that they are talking as an individual when they are talking as a representative of CRN

Responsibilities Towards the membership
Consider

• Ensuring that there is good information flow empowering members to participate in policy development.
• Quality arrangements for Board of Trustee and General Meetings

Responsibilities Towards Funders

Ensure that contracts are fulfilled. Usually including:

• The out-puts or products they have "bought"
• Reports
• Accounts

Disqualification for nomination:
In order to be eligible for the Executive Committee of the CRN , members must:
not have been disqualified from acting a s a company director or a charity trustee,
not be an undischarged bankrupt,
not have been involved in the management of an Entrust registered Environmental Body which has been forcibly revoked,
have not been convicted of an indictable offense,
be over 18 years old.

If you need any further information about the Board of Trustees please e-mail info@crn.org.uk