Carver Policy Governance Guide 1: The Policy Governance Model and the Role of the Board Member sets out a vision for excellence in board leadership, giving board members a clear understanding of the concepts and principles that are at the very heart of John Carver's innovative Policy Governance model. This guide presents the guidelines needed to transform your board members into a unified group that consistently makes powerful contributions to its organization, so boards can truly and effectively lead. It also sets forth board members' main responsibilities.