Governance

Governance is about the oversight required to ensure that an organisation is being run properly. This responsibility usually sits with a Board or Executive Committee, which is appointed for this purpose.

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In general, the Board or Executive Committee will be responsible for:

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• Ensuring the organisation meets it's legal obligations

• Ensuring the finances of the organisation are accounted for

• Being a good employer to any staff

• Setting the strategic goals and direction of the organisation 

We have put together some resources to help answer some of the most commonly asked questions about governance responsibilities. 

Useful Documents

• Legal Matters

• Being A Board or Committee Member

  • Officer Declaration Template​

  • Board Register of Interest Template

  • Board Role Policy Template

  • 20 Ways To Find New Trustees

• Governance Health Check

• Being A Good Employer

• Running Meetings

  • Sample Meeting Agenda Template​

• Strategic Planning​

  • Strategic Plan Template​

  • NSNZ Strategic Framework (Updated September 2020)

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