Boards, Committees and Legalities (1/2 day)

This workshop is designed for members of boards and management committees of not-for-profit organisations.  It is part of the School's suite of Strategic Management Workshops, with the aim of assisting boards and management committees to operate more effectively and in accordance with the principles of good governance.

The workshop is suitable for current board/committee members and those considering taking up such an appointment.

Aim

To assist participants, as members of a board or management committee of a not-for-profit organisation, to understand their individual and collective legal obligations and responsibilities. 

Topics include:

• Understanding your legal obligations and responsibilities – an overview
• Constitutions and Rules and Objects
  • What are they?
  • What’s in them?
  • What is there legal significance?
• Incorporation
  • Legal personality
  • Types of incorporation
  • Steps to incorporation
  • Rights and responsibilities of corporations
• Legal responsibilities of Directors/Committee Members
  • Financial management
  • Compliance with legislation
  • Workplace relations
  • Policies and procedures
  • Conflicts of interest
• Liability and Insurance
  • Personal liability of directors/committee members
  • Liability of employees, volunteers and managers
  • Insurance – what is it, what sort do you need, rights and responsibilities of insurer and insured

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