The Hertfordshire Music Hub Board is concerned with the activity and development of the Hertfordshire Music Hub. It is not empowered in matters which Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS) is legally responsible for, such as statutory duties, the financial management of the Hub grant, the content of partnership agreements, procurement policy and employees’ engagement (e.g., pay and conditions or performance review).
The role of all representatives is to contribute to strategic discussions and decisions about the role of the Hertfordshire Music Hub and not to act as representatives for themselves or others.
Board responsibilities
- To review and scrutinise the work of Hertfordshire Music Hub through written and verbal reporting from Lead Organisation officers and where relevant, delivery partners.
- To ensure that Hertfordshire Music Hub is delivering its funding requirements and the Aims and Strategic Priorities of the National Plan for Music Education 2022 and that the services being offered are of a high quality.
- To help set and monitor key performance indicators/SMART Targets included in the Local Plan for Music Education or equivalent.
- To advocate for the needs and priorities of the sector they represent and develop an understanding with colleagues about the wider needs of all stakeholders.
- Offer feedback on Hertfordshire Music Hub performance to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and engagement with the services and opportunities being offered by Hertfordshire Music Hub.
- Utilise knowledge and experience to offer strategic advice and support to inform future planning, prioritisation, and investment of Hub funding.
- To ensure transparency and accountability through questioning and constructive challenges.
- To monitor financial performance against Music Hub budgets and ensure that Hub financial resources are being used effectively and appropriately.
- To facilitate cross-sector ideas about best practice.
- To proactively promote and advocate for the work of the Hertfordshire Music Hub and the benefits of music education to associations, other schools and professionals and children and young people across Hertfordshire.