PSN’s Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for the governance of the organisation.
Its responsibilities are to:
establish and plan PSN’s future direction, guided by its vision and values
monitor PSN’s performance against its stated critical success factors
employ and regularly evaluate the chief executive, and set delegated authorities
approve the annual plan and budget
ensure all aspects of PSN’s endeavour are undertaken in a proper, legal and ethical manner
liaise with communities, promote the activities and services of PSN, and enlist the provision of financial and other resources
report annually to constituents through annual general meetings
The trustees work in close partnership with our CEO to fulfill the board’s responsibilities, achieve objectives and implement policies.
Our trust deed currently calls for up to nine trustees – with up to six representing constituent presbyteries (including Te Aka Puaho (the Māori Presbytery and the Pacific Presbytery)) and three independents.
Presbyterian Support Northern Board of Trustees 2022:
Mr David Hansen– Chair and Representative for Northern Presbytery (North Shore)
Ms Pam Elgar– Representative for Kaimai Presbytery (Waikato) and Trustee
