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...

  • 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...

  • Relationship Between the Board and Management

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    A productive and harmonious relationship between the board and management is critical for good governance and organisational effectiveness but can be difficult to achieve in reality. The board and management are trying to achieve the same vision and objectives so a partnership based on trust and res...

  • 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...

  • Appraisal of Board and Individual Directors

    Content Type: Director Q and A

    31 Jan 2013

    Since the global financial crisis, there is an increased expectation that the performance of boards and individual directors will be regularly appraised. This is reflected in Principle 2.5 of the ASX CGC Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. This Q&A runs through who and what will...

  • 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...

  • 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 ...