Policy Governance^® Implementation Progress Check

• Have you rescinded old policies developed before Policy Governance, after verifying that you have included all values previously developed in old policies that you wish to retain?
• Have you reviewed your Bylaws and identified any areas that you may need to revise to assure consistency between your new policies and bylaws?
• Have you reviewed the legislation under which you operate to be sure your new policies are compliant with applicable laws?
• Are you monitoring Executive Limitations and Ends regularly, according to the schedule set out in your policy on monitoring?
• Have you revised your board agenda to reflect Policy Governance categories?
• Have you developed a planned agenda schedule, including ownership linkage, board learning needs, and regular work on Ends?
• Are you remembering to include self-evaluation of the board as a part of each board meeting?