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.
In general, the Board or Executive Committee will be responsible for:
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Ensuring the organisation meets it's legal obligations
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Ensuring the finances of the organisation are accounted for
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Being a good employer to any staff
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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.