Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work within structure of the organisation
- 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
- Manage competing roles and responsibilities
- 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
- Follow legal requirements when carrying out board duties
- 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 operations
- Receive and act on community and stakeholder feedback