Board retirement schedule (rooster van aftreden) — free Excel
Last updated: 23 July 2026
In short
What is a board retirement schedule?
It records when each board member steps down. Staggering the terms prevents the whole board from leaving at once and losing knowledge. It is part of good governance and aligns with the Dutch WBTR.
A retirement schedule prevents your whole board from leaving at once. This free Excel template staggers the retirement dates and calculates the first retirement year automatically.
That secures the governance continuity the Dutch WBTR requires — clearly on a single tab, with room for re-appointments.
Downloads
The files are in Dutch — they follow the Dutch rules for associations and foundations.
What's inside?
- Per board member: role, year of appointment and term length
- Automatically calculated first retirement year (appointment + term)
- Column for re-eligibility (yes/no) and second retirement year
- Pre-filled roles (chair, secretary, treasurer, general member)
- Notes with WBTR continuity tips
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