Governance policies Results

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  • Governance Issues in Private Companies

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    Most corporate governance codes focus their attention on listed companies. However the basic precepts of good governance are fundamental to all organisations – having a board charter, well defined roles and responsibilities for board members, appropriate financial knowledge, accountability and trans...

  • Role of Non Executive Directors

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    A non-executive director is a one who is not employed by the organisation in an executive capacity. All directors, whether executive or non-executive, must comply with basic legal requirements under the Corporations Act 2001. This Q&A describes the role of the non executive director and how they...

  • Role of CEO and MD

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    The CEO is the more senior executive in the organisation. The Managing Director is also the most senior executive but sits on the Board of Directors as well. This Q&A outlines the main aspects of the MD's/CEO's role and the differences between them as well as executive service agreements and del...

  • Role of Executive Directors

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    Executive Directors are employees of the company as well as being a member of the Board. On top of their full time executive position, they are appointed by the Board. At law they have the same duties and responsibilities as other Directors. This Q&A runs through the role of Executive Directors ...

  • Appraisal of the CEO

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    The board has the responsibility of assessing the performance of the CEO and has a vested interest in ensuring the CEO is effective. This Q&A explains the process of how to conduct an appraisal, how often they should be carried out and other considerations to take into account to ensure a good r...

  • Role of the Company Secretary

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    Company secretaries traditionally have had the role of administering the affairs of the company and the business of the board. This role has now expanded to include an involvement with corporate governance policies and practices within the company. This Q&A outlines their responsibilities as per...

  • Protecting your IP

    Content Type: CDM Article

    01 Mar 2012

    Intellectual property is often among a company’s most valuable assets. Domini Stuart explains the dangers of not managing it as well as physical assets. Do you know the difference between a brand name, trademark, business name, domain name and logo? That commercialising an invention too s...