Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24. Government State § 24-3.7-102. Best practices for state boards and commissions

(a) Understanding and operating within the limits of statutory directives, legislative intent, and any specific directions or laws related to the board or commission's establishment and its powers and duties;

(b) Defining the board or commission's mission or role in the oversight of projects or entities approved to receive public funding, if applicable;

(c) Understanding the goals of the programs the board or commission oversees, and aligning the board or commission's processes with those goals;

(d) Identifying and managing conflicts of interest;

(e) Understanding the requirements of the “Colorado Open Records Act”, part 2 of article 72 of this title 24, and the open meetings law, part 4 of article 6 of this title 24;

(f) Setting parameters regarding board or commission staff's duties relative to the board or commission's mission or role;

(g) Identifying and securing sufficient data in order for the board or commission to make informed decisions;

(h) Ensuring the appropriate involvement of members in the review of key communications and in any policy-making activities;

(i) Ensuring members act in accordance with their roles as public representatives;

(j) Coordinating with other boards or commissions, industry, educational institutions, and state agencies where responsibilities and interests overlap; and

(k) Annually reviewing management practices to ensure best practices are utilized.