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Given our practice of Policy Governance, the Board of Kicking Horse Culture has determined our Global End (that what must be achieved) as: Kicking Horse Culture exists so that Kicking Horse Country enjoys and values arts and culture at a use of resources that demonstrates good stewardship of funds received.
Under the Policy Governance model, the KHC/GDAC Board identifies the 7,000 citizens of our region as the “moral owners” of the arts council and has various policies to link to the “moral owners” of the society. The following resources provide further insight into KHC’s practice of Policy Governance:
What is Policy Governance?
Lead with Vision. Support the Arts.
Kicking Horse Culture is led by a volunteer Board of Directors that follows a model called Policy Governance, a clear, empowering structure that helps us stay focused on our mission while running effectively behind the scenes.
In this model, the board sets the big-picture direction: values, goals, and priorities. The Executive Artistic Director (EAD) is then responsible for the day-to-day operations, working within the board’s guidance to bring that vision to life. This approach builds trust, clarity, and accountability, allowing both the board and the EAD to do their best work.
Community members who join a Policy Governance board have the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level, helping shape the future of the organization without needing to manage daily tasks. It’s an ideal role for those who want to use their leadership and big-picture thinking to make a meaningful impact in the arts.
Why join our board?
You’ll help shape the future of arts and culture in our community, without needing to manage the details. If you’re a big-picture thinker who’s passionate about the arts, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Read more: What is PG (opens in a PDF)
What Are KHC’s ENDS?
Ends are defined as: the benefits the organization is to produce, for which people, at what cost or worth. To determine Ends, the board connects its authority and accountability to those who morally own the organization. “Owners,” as used in the Policy Governance model, are not all stakeholders, but only those who stand in a position corresponding to shareholders in an equity corporation. Through a process of consultation called “ownership linkage” the board links to the moral owners to determine the Ends and the Executive limitations policies.
Read more: What are Ends (opens in a PDF)
KHC’s transition to Policy Governance
In April 2012, four KHC board members and the executive director travelled to Nelson for a two day professional development institute funded by the BC Arts Council. Throughout the weekend, KHC folks worked with delegates from cultural organizations from around the Basin exploring the best practices of “sustainable” organizations. Despite KHC’s reputation as a high achieving organization, it became apparent to the KHC delegates that the board’s role of governance needed greater clarity and attention.
Read more: KHC’s transition to PG (opens in a PDF)
