What are the duties of a charity board member?

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Board members of charities and not-for-profits in New Zealand have legal duties, which depend on the type of organisation, such as a trust, incorporated society or company.

Common duties include acting in good faith and in the organisation's interests, using the organisation's assets for its purposes, avoiding conflicts of interest, and taking reasonable care.

Officers of incorporated societies now have duties under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 that are similar to company directors' duties.

Charities Services and the Companies Office have free guidance for board members.

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