Current 1 2 3 Complete Section 1 Board of Trustees Self Assessment Questionnaire Questions Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Fund has a strong governance framework. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The number of Trustees is sufficient to carry out the business of the Fund efficiently. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree All Board decisions are by consensus and no individual Trustees dominates the Board’s decision making process. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees encourages a culture that promotes debate on all matters before the Board. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees is satisfied with the integrity and quality of information to enable decisions to be made. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees meeting schedule is suitable to give due attention to the business of the Fund. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Matters for discussion at meetings are prioritised relative to their importance. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Time allocated for Board meetings is sufficient and allows for an exhaustive discussion on all Fund matters. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Notice of Meetings, Agenda and the meeting pack are circulated well in advance and allows sufficient time to prepare for the meetings. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The meeting Agenda sufficientlycovers all relevant matters to be considered by Trustees. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree All Trustees participate, contribute and bring useful insight to Board deliberations. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Minutes are a clear and concise record of the Board Meetings discussions. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees has clear objectives and monitors its performance against them. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Trustees are encouraged to refresh their knowledge and skills to fulfil the challenges facing the Fund. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees has clearly articulated policies in the long-term investments of the Fund and mitigating the various risks Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree There is overall good quality strategic thinking on the Board of Trustees. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees has played a major role in the development of key policies and regularly reviews them for appropriateness. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees effectively follows through on the implementation of its resolutions and directives. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees is satisfied that it is in a position to respond to changes in its operating environment in a timely and effective manner Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree As a Trustee, I am satisfied with the integrity and quality of information on which the Board is required to take Fund decisions. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The working relationship between the Board and its various Service Providers allows for an efficient management of the Fund. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board is satisfied with the Fund's communication strategy with its Members. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Fund's Service Providers efficiently address all issues and questions raised by Trustees to our satifaction. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree The Board regularly assesses the regulatory and compliance status of the Fund with the appropriate regulatory framework. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree