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Governance + accountability

An institution earns trust by how it governs itself.

IHA separates fiduciary authority, subject-matter guidance, and long-term ethical counsel—and distinguishes the model from work still underway.

Structure is not the same as completion.

The governing board carries fiduciary authority. The proposed Council of Elders and topical councils are being assembled. Public rosters, policies, and reports will appear in the transparency record only when publication is authorized.

Three layers of stewardship

Different authority. Shared responsibility.

  1. Fiduciary authority

    Governing Board

    Established role; public roster pending

    The governing board holds legal and financial responsibility. Roster details will be added when they are confirmed for publication.

    Its intended purpose: The governing board holds fiduciary responsibility. IHA is expanding the public record of its board, policies, filings, and financial reporting as those materials are finalized.

  2. Subject-matter guidance

    Topical Councils

    Being assembled

    Topical councils are intended to bring field knowledge, challenge, and reach to each area of work. They are not presented here as complete bodies.

    Its intended purpose: Topical councils are being assembled to bring domain expertise and independent judgment to each institute.

  3. Long-term counsel

    Council of Elders

    Proposed structure

    The Council of Elders is the model for wisdom, continuity, and ethical counsel. A public roster has not been published.

    Its intended purpose: A proposed Council of Elders would provide wisdom, ethical guidance, and long-term continuity as the institution matures.

Accountability starts with plain status language.

Financial reporting

Accounting, review, and reporting practices are being established. Reports will be published as they become available.

Policy publication

Conflict-of-interest, whistleblower, and records-retention materials will be linked only after they are finalized for public release.

Public status language

The transparency record distinguishes available documents from materials still being prepared.

Program evidence

Public reporting separates completed work, outputs, demand, outcomes, and future targets.

Independent oversight

Help build an institution able to withstand scrutiny.

IHA welcomes serious interest from leaders prepared to engage, challenge the work, and strengthen its stewardship.