Fællesbestyrelse

Fællesbestyrelse, or joint board, is a governance body established when two or more organizations share responsibility for a set of institutions, services, or facilities. The board acts as a single decision-making entity to coordinate policy and resource allocation across the member organizations.

Composition: The members are drawn from each partner organization and may include representatives from the municipality, owners or boards of participating schools or facilities, staff representatives, and user representatives such as parents or clients. The exact composition and voting rules are defined in the founding agreement or charter.

Powers and responsibilities: The fællesbestyrelse typically sets strategic direction, approves budgets, oversees compliance with laws and quality standards, and makes decisions that affect all member institutions. It may manage shared services (HR, finances, facilities), joint procurement, and common policies, while each member retains its own legal structure and day-to-day management.

Legal framework and usage: The institution of the fællesbestyrelse arises in governance arrangements that cross organizational boundaries, including inter-municipal cooperation and partnerships between public and private sector entities. It is commonly seen in education and care sectors, where multiple institutions benefit from coordinated governance.

Impact: By pooling oversight, the board aims to improve efficiency, ensure consistent standards, and enhance user participation, while preserving autonomy at the local level. The exact powers and limits are determined by the formal agreement establishing the joint board.