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BSBATSIL411
Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a board member

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the diverse roles and responsibilities of a board member.

It applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations in their role as a member of a board of governance.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Work within structure of the organisation

1.1 Identify core functions and structure of the organisation

1.2 Describe relationship between organisation, stakeholders and other organisations or entities

1.3 Identify individual responsibilities of board members

1.4 Perform designated board duties as per role description

1.5 Follow the board’s decision-making processes

2 Manage competing roles and responsibilities

2.1 Identify differences between roles of governance and management

2.2 Identify the relationship between board and staff and overlapping roles

2.3 Identify and manage real and perceived conflict of interest due to competing roles and responsibilities

2.4 Follow policies and procedures on confidentiality of information

3 Follow legal requirements when carrying out board duties

3.1 Identify legislation under which the organisation operates

3.2 Apply provisions of legislation relevant to governance of the organisation

3.3 Comply with relevant aspects of corporation law and terms and conditions of funding agreements

3.4 Adhere to the constitution of the organisation while undertaking workplace responsibilities

4 Monitor operations

4.1 Monitor trends and outcomes in the community

4.2 Identify and analyse outcomes for each operational area

4.3 Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policy

4.4 Suggest changes to operations or policy if necessary

5 Receive and act on community and stakeholder feedback

5.1 Gather and evaluate feedback from the community and stakeholders about operations of the organisation, and share with other board members

5.2 Deal with feedback according to policies and procedures, and in consultation with management

5.3 Support decisions of board and management where applicable


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Work within structure of the organisation

1.1 Identify core functions and structure of the organisation

1.2 Describe relationship between organisation, stakeholders and other organisations or entities

1.3 Identify individual responsibilities of board members

1.4 Perform designated board duties as per role description

1.5 Follow the board’s decision-making processes

2 Manage competing roles and responsibilities

2.1 Identify differences between roles of governance and management

2.2 Identify the relationship between board and staff and overlapping roles

2.3 Identify and manage real and perceived conflict of interest due to competing roles and responsibilities

2.4 Follow policies and procedures on confidentiality of information

3 Follow legal requirements when carrying out board duties

3.1 Identify legislation under which the organisation operates

3.2 Apply provisions of legislation relevant to governance of the organisation

3.3 Comply with relevant aspects of corporation law and terms and conditions of funding agreements

3.4 Adhere to the constitution of the organisation while undertaking workplace responsibilities

4 Monitor operations

4.1 Monitor trends and outcomes in the community

4.2 Identify and analyse outcomes for each operational area

4.3 Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policy

4.4 Suggest changes to operations or policy if necessary

5 Receive and act on community and stakeholder feedback

5.1 Gather and evaluate feedback from the community and stakeholders about operations of the organisation, and share with other board members

5.2 Deal with feedback according to policies and procedures, and in consultation with management

5.3 Support decisions of board and management where applicable

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify core functions and structure of the organisation 
Describe relationship between organisation, stakeholders and other organisations or entities 
Identify individual responsibilities of board members 
Perform designated board duties as per role description 
Follow the board’s decision-making processes 
Identify differences between roles of governance and management 
Identify the relationship between board and staff and overlapping roles 
Identify and manage real and perceived conflict of interest due to competing roles and responsibilities 
Follow policies and procedures on confidentiality of information 
Identify legislation under which the organisation operates 
Apply provisions of legislation relevant to governance of the organisation 
Comply with relevant aspects of corporation law and terms and conditions of funding agreements 
Adhere to the constitution of the organisation while undertaking workplace responsibilities 
Monitor trends and outcomes in the community 
Identify and analyse outcomes for each operational area 
Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policy 
Suggest changes to operations or policy if necessary 
Gather and evaluate feedback from the community and stakeholders about operations of the organisation, and share with other board members 
Deal with feedback according to policies and procedures, and in consultation with management 
Support decisions of board and management where applicable 

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