Functioning of the Board of Trustees
Functioning of the Board of Trustees:
At NCT, the Board of Trustees serves as the apex decision-making authority. The Board convenes at least once every two months to review ongoing projects, address current issues, and deliberate on new proposals based on priority and relevance.
All matters presented by the Governing Body or the Secretary—who serves as the full-time executive overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Trust—are thoroughly discussed and resolved during these meetings. The collaborative decision-making process ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with the Trust’s objectives.
Below is a summary of the Board of Trustees / Governing Body meetings held over the last five years:
Organizational Governance and Advisory Structure
1. Second Line of Management:
NCT is supported by a robust second line of management comprising experienced professionals with diverse expertise in management, rural development, and field operations. Over the past 10–15 years, NCT has consciously invested in building this capable team, which now plays a crucial role in both field-level implementation and Head Office operations.
This team ensures continuity, efficiency, and sustainability in the organization’s programs and administrative functions. They meet once every two months to review progress, formulate policy suggestions, and recommend these to the Governing Body and the Secretary for further consideration and approval.
2. External Advisors
NCT also benefits from the guidance and support of a panel of external advisors—a group of expert professionals and well-wishers who bring valuable perspectives and domain knowledge to the organization. This advisory panel plays a consultative role, providing inputs on strategic direction, project innovation, and quality assurance.
The panel comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds relevant to NCT’s mission. Details of the advisory panel members can be found below:
3. Project Managers / Officers – Third Line of Management
Each project undertaken by NCT is managed by a dedicated and independent team of Project Managers and Officers, forming the third line of management. These professionals are well-qualified and possess relevant field experience to effectively plan, implement, and monitor their respective projects.
They play a vital role in translating the organization’s vision into action at the grassroots level. Working closely with communities, stakeholders, and senior management, they ensure that project objectives are met with efficiency and accountability.
NCT Management Structure (Three-Tier Model)
