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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Understand the constitution
   • Explain key clauses to community members
   • Seek clarification of clauses from experts
   • Identify and document areas of the organisation not covered by the constitution
2. Ensure constitution is legal
   • Check the constitution to ensure it is consistent with relevant law
   • Check the constitution to ensure it is consistent with Traditional law
3. Apply constitution
   • Follow constitutional provisions
   • Check policy and programs to ensure they conform to the constitution
4. Amend the constitution
   • Workshop suggested changes with the members
   • Reach a clear decision as to amendments
   • Use relevant procedures to make the required changes
   • Ensure formal documentation of changes are made

Required Skills

Required skills

Written and oral communication Consultation and discussion Evaluation and revision Networking

Required knowledge

Cultural context Boards are upholders of traditional and cultural values Relevant aspects of culture may include cultural protocols language both Traditional and Aboriginal English cultural business family and community responsibilities and Aboriginal learning styles Community control community participation and control in decisionmaking are central to organisations and the role of Boards is to support the community in these processes Location and resources organisations operate in diverse locations where cultural social economic and political conditions may vary widely Also acute resource shortages may also determine the options available Legal requirements organisations operate under provisions of federal state or territory legislation as legal entities and funding recipients which influence decisionmaking Community history Organisation constitution and processes Corporations Law

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the following is essential Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria and Appropriate use of the constitution
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of performing the task managing a number of different tasks coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board including working with others and transferring competency to other situations Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance
Method of assessment	The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit Performance of Board duties or through an accurate simulation of Board duties
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Experts may include:	Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations solicitors accountants managers Elders
Constitutional provisions may include:	elections membership objects meetings financial reporting
Policies and programs may include:	program objectives commercial activities eligibility for assistance
Relevant law may include:	the Act under which the organisation operates Corporations Law

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