Guidelines: Whole-of-organisation governance

Guidelines: Whole-of-organisation governance

whole_of_organisation_governance A clear whole-of-organisation governance framework supports the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives by clarifying that decision-making is tied to risk and there is accountability for the exercise of authority. But it is also about empowering employees — allowing them to respond … Continued
Starting and Running your Community Organisation: A Guide

Starting and Running your Community Organisation: A Guide

startingandrunningyourcommunityorganisation_aguide This Guide to establishing and running successful and sustainable community organisations aims to improve participation by new and emerging community members in Australian society and strengthen their ability to better support their communities.
Managing Culture – A good practice guide

Managing Culture – A good practice guide

managing-culture-good-practice-guide The multidimensional approach to exploring risk culture written about here draws out best practice and informs pathways to change. Importantly though, a chapter is assigned to the roles and responsibilities for those who govern and direct businesses. The book explores good … Continued
Introduction to the Board Member Role

Introduction to the Board Member Role

Introduction_to_the_board_member_role_for_new_board_members As a new board member, you should understand the role of the board you sit on and your role as a member of that board. This fact sheet has been prepared to help new board members understand these roles, … Continued
NSW Fair Trading – About Associations

NSW Fair Trading – About Associations

Incorporation of an association_ Fair Trading NSW managing-culture-good-practice-guide While there are benefits to be gained from incorporation, there are also obligations. These include annual reporting obligations, maintaining minutes, proper financial and membership records and registers. Incorporation is not compulsory and you may … Continued
Incorporated Associations in the ACT – Guide

Incorporated Associations in the ACT – Guide

Incorporated associations in the ACT guide The purpose of this guide is to support the administration of the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (the Act) by providing information for applicants and existing associations on their obligations.
Fiduciary duty

Fiduciary duty

fiduciary_duty Officers and directors control the destiny of the company, not for their own benefit but rather for the benefit of all members. They are the stewards of the company’s property and operations and they are accountable for that stewardship.
Operational Plan for the Cut Flower Industry

Operational Plan for the Cut Flower Industry

Operational Plan for the Cut Flower Industry For many years the Australian flower industry has grappled with a means of overcoming fragmentation within the industry at a national level to progress the industry and ensure its ongoing prosperity. There have … Continued
A guide to operating an incorporated association in Queensland

A guide to operating an incorporated association in Queensland

incorporatedassociationsmartguide If you are involved in operating an incorporated association in Queensland, this guide will help you understand your rights and responsibilities. It will also assist in making sure your incorporated association’s operations comply with both the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and Associations Incorporation … Continued
The Secretary’s Handbook

The Secretary’s Handbook

Association Secretary Duties The management committee of an incorporated association is responsible for the operation of the association in accordance with the association’s rules. The position of secretary is a vital role in the management of any association and can … Continued