A board portal is an online platform that is secured to host all the documents and information regarding governance in your organization. It lets members access documents on any device and track the activity of documents. This helps to improve accountability and transparency.
A good board portal will provide a central repository of all documents related to meetings like audits, committee reports and financials as well as agendas and meeting minutes. It should also include secure file sharing that allows users to upload files and connect them to each other. In addition, it should have an easy-to-use eSignatures feature that allows both in-person and mobile signing, as well as an inbuilt tool for confirming the authenticity of digital signatures.
Whether you’re a private company, non-profit or government agency, board portals offer comprehensive features that make it easier for directors and administrators to manage committees, calendars, surveys, voting, eSignatures/approvals, and more. The best solution is an flexible and robust framework that fits your governance practices and is able to work the way you work — with meetings, voting dates, and surveys that automatically sync to your board member’s calendars.
When selecting a board management software it is important to obtain the support of stakeholders early in the process, so that they know what to expect and assist in training and the adoption. A good portal for board members will ultimately cut down time, increase collaboration and encourage accountability and transparency.