The term of the office of the elected members of the Board shall be 5 years from the date of election
Committees of The Board:
(A) Executive Committee:
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Composition: The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Chief Executive Officer (ex officio).
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Functions:
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To execute the decisions and policies framed by the Board of Directors;
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To oversee day-to-day operational matters, including procurement, marketing, value addition, and logistics;
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To approve operational expenses within limits defined by the Board;
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To monitor the implementation of projects, schemes, and services delivered to members;
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To ensure legal and regulatory compliance at the operational level;
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To make recommendations to the Board on policy matters and expansion strategies.
(B) Audit and Ethics Committee
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Composition: The Committee shall consist of two members of the Board. The committee may co-opt a subject expert.
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Functions:
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To review and recommend approval of annual accounts, audit reports, and financial statements;
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To examine the internal financial controls and systems;
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To interact with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with audit observations;
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To address ethical concerns, including conflicts of interest, related party transactions, and whistleblower issues;
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To uphold the Code of Ethics and Conduct for the Society;
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To ensure financial transparency, especially in member-related transactions and sector-specific procurement practices.
(C) Committee on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
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Legal Mandate: The Committee shall be constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
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Composition: Presiding Officer shall be a woman Director, and two other members of the Society.
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Functions:
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To receive and inquire into complaints of sexual harassment at office, branch, or workplace of the Society;
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To ensure a time-bound, confidential, and just redressal mechanism;
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To recommend appropriate actions to the competent authority based on inquiry findings;
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To conduct regular awareness programs, sensitization sessions, and policy dissemination;
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To maintain records and submit annual reports in compliance with statutory obligations.