Assessor Resource

CHCMGT007
Work effectively with the Board of an organisation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit covers the skills required to work effectively with the Board or committee of an organisation or facility.

This unit applies to senior workers in a range of sectors and settings who are required to work with and provide information to Board or committee members.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Plan for working with Board

1.1

Differentiate and document the member, governance and management issues of the organisation in the organisation's governance policy guidelines

1.2

Identify and document the relationships between governance issues and management issues

1.3

Identify and document roles, responsibilities and procedures for Board members

2. Facilitate the development of Board

2.1

Communicate the organisation’s governance policy to new Directors

2.2

Inform Directors of continuing professional development opportunities

2.3

Monitor relevant aspects of the appropriate federal, state and local legislation and by-laws for organisation compliance and provide advice to ensure Directors follow legal requirements when carrying out Board duties

2.4

Communicate with Board members when their input and assistance is needed to contribute to organisational outcomes

3. Provide detailed information for the Board

3.1

Prepare a structured Board paper containing an agenda and all necessary information and recommendations

3.2

Provide Board members with the papers in sufficient time to study them before the meeting

3.3

Communicate emerging issues in the industry that are likely to have an impact on the organisation's business and strategic plan

3.4

Evaluate the identified emerging issues within a risk management and due diligence framework for their impact on the organisation and communicate this information to the Board

3.5

Differentiate governance and management issues and agree with the Board

3.6

Communicate organisational progress in relation to business and strategic plans as well as areas of concern

3.7

Provide recommendations for future actions and directions

3.8

Agree on future actions, directions, timeframes and responsibilities and document decisions

3.9

Ensure complete and accurate minutes are recorded and reported to the Board

4. Ensure regular communication with the Board

4.1

Implement actions and communicate outcomes as per documented decisions and in accordance with policies and procedures

4.2

Provide information and advice regularly to the Board to foster ongoing informed decision-making

4.3

Brief the Chairperson in detail on all key issues at all times

4.4

Seek feedback from the Board in relation to performance

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Plan for working with Board

1.1

Differentiate and document the member, governance and management issues of the organisation in the organisation's governance policy guidelines

1.2

Identify and document the relationships between governance issues and management issues

1.3

Identify and document roles, responsibilities and procedures for Board members

2. Facilitate the development of Board

2.1

Communicate the organisation’s governance policy to new Directors

2.2

Inform Directors of continuing professional development opportunities

2.3

Monitor relevant aspects of the appropriate federal, state and local legislation and by-laws for organisation compliance and provide advice to ensure Directors follow legal requirements when carrying out Board duties

2.4

Communicate with Board members when their input and assistance is needed to contribute to organisational outcomes

3. Provide detailed information for the Board

3.1

Prepare a structured Board paper containing an agenda and all necessary information and recommendations

3.2

Provide Board members with the papers in sufficient time to study them before the meeting

3.3

Communicate emerging issues in the industry that are likely to have an impact on the organisation's business and strategic plan

3.4

Evaluate the identified emerging issues within a risk management and due diligence framework for their impact on the organisation and communicate this information to the Board

3.5

Differentiate governance and management issues and agree with the Board

3.6

Communicate organisational progress in relation to business and strategic plans as well as areas of concern

3.7

Provide recommendations for future actions and directions

3.8

Agree on future actions, directions, timeframes and responsibilities and document decisions

3.9

Ensure complete and accurate minutes are recorded and reported to the Board

4. Ensure regular communication with the Board

4.1

Implement actions and communicate outcomes as per documented decisions and in accordance with policies and procedures

4.2

Provide information and advice regularly to the Board to foster ongoing informed decision-making

4.3

Brief the Chairperson in detail on all key issues at all times

4.4

Seek feedback from the Board in relation to performance

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Differentiate and document the member, governance and management issues of the organisation in the organisation's governance policy guidelines 
Identify and document the relationships between governance issues and management issues 
Identify and document roles, responsibilities and procedures for Board members 
Communicate the organisation’s governance policy to new Directors 
Inform Directors of continuing professional development opportunities 
Monitor relevant aspects of the appropriate federal, state and local legislation and by-laws for organisation compliance and provide advice to ensure Directors follow legal requirements when carrying out Board duties 
Communicate with Board members when their input and assistance is needed to contribute to organisational outcomes 
Prepare a structured Board paper containing an agenda and all necessary information and recommendations 
Provide Board members with the papers in sufficient time to study them before the meeting 
Communicate emerging issues in the industry that are likely to have an impact on the organisation's business and strategic plan 
Evaluate the identified emerging issues within a risk management and due diligence framework for their impact on the organisation and communicate this information to the Board 
Differentiate governance and management issues and agree with the Board 
Communicate organisational progress in relation to business and strategic plans as well as areas of concern 
Provide recommendations for future actions and directions 
Agree on future actions, directions, timeframes and responsibilities and document decisions 
Ensure complete and accurate minutes are recorded and reported to the Board 
Implement actions and communicate outcomes as per documented decisions and in accordance with policies and procedures 
Provide information and advice regularly to the Board to foster ongoing informed decision-making 
Brief the Chairperson in detail on all key issues at all times 
Seek feedback from the Board in relation to performance 

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