Board of Directors - Committees and Task Forces

Board Personnel Committee

The W3C Board Personnel Committee provides guidance, oversight, and support to W3C management as it develops and implements personnel employment, performance management, and compensation systems.

Learn more in the Personnel Committee charter.

Board Governance Committee

The Governance Committee ensures that the governance structures and processes for the Consortium (including the Board) are appropriate and documented. It oversees the governance of the W3C as a global collaboration between Members, Partners, and other contributors.

Learn more in the Governance Committee charter.

Board Finance Committee

The W3C Board Finance Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities to hold the Consortium to account regarding:

• On-going financial viability;
• Financial budgets and the availability of all analysis relevant to Consortium finances;
• Internal controls and financial/accounting processes;
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.

Learn more in the Finance Committee charter.

Board Directors

W3C Board Directors. This group only includes the Directors (i.e. without the Officers or support staff).

Board Officers

W3C Board Officers. This group only includes the Officers, including the President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Board.

Board Audit Committee

The purpose of the Committee shall be to serve as an independent and objective party to enable, oversee, and monitor the Audit of the Organization’s finances, and report to the Board.

Learn more in the Audit Committee charter.

Board Development Committee

The Board Development Committee enables the Board of Directors to properly discharge its duties, by assuring that its composition is appropriate, that Directors are properly informed, trained, and engaged, and that there is a sufficient, diverse, skilled set of candidates for the Consortium Member Director positions.

Learn more in the Development Committee charter.

Board Emergency Committee

The primary purpose of the Committee is to act on behalf of the Board with respect to the affairs of W3C Inc. when time is of the essence, and it is impossible or impractical to convene a meeting of the full Board or conduct an e-vote.

Learn more in its Emergency Committee charter.