Legal Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers of Charities and Not-for-Profits and Risk Management

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3. Size of the Board

•Reducing size of board reduces risk

•Smaller board may also allow for more effective control

4. Committees and Advisory Boards

•Committees and advisory boards can be an effective means of attracting volunteers without the risk of being directors

•But board of directors must always remain in control