ROAD TO GOOD GOVERNANCE Trevor Newcombe Dip Bus
ROAD TO GOOD GOVERNANCE Trevor Newcombe Dip. Bus. (Gov), FICDA Basketball Development Officer – Greater Western Region
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO COVER? • The Role of the Board • Holding an AGM in the current climate • Board Induction programme
ROLE OF THE BOARD • Continuing activities to the extent possible • Maintaining finances • Acting within the law • Looking after the interests of stakeholders • Most important now more than ever - COMMUNICATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • Deferring an AGM • Contact: Consumer Affairs Victoria • 3 months – may change though
CAN YOU HOLD AN ELECTRONIC AGM? Your constitution will tell you three things • Yes you can • No you can’t • It is silent
BEFORE THE MEETING • Allow extra time for lead in • Receive RSVP’s • Send out meeting link • Send out AGM papers
AT THE MEETING • Who is the Chair? • Prefer: no General Business • Make sure you have a quorum • Ability to have voting if needed
AFTER THE MEETING • Take great minutes • Highlight electronic AGM and why? • Attendees, apologies, Chair • Motions, appointments • Act in good faith and be clear in your communication
BOARD INDUCTION PROGRAMME • What is it? • Why do we need it? • When is it held?
WHAT IS IT? Allows new Board member/s to be properly informed, supported and welcomed from the time of appointment
WHY DO WE NEED IT? • Knowledge of how the Association operates • Understanding the Association operations • Understanding the Association finances • Understanding the Association strategic direction • Understanding the Board’s role • Understanding the Board’s legal responsibilities • Understanding all relevant background histories
WHEN IS IT HELD? Preferably before the very first Board meeting and with all Board members in attendance
HANDOUTS • Copy of the Constitution, By Laws • Copy of the Strategic Plan, Business Plan and Budget • Copy of the Financial position • Last two AGM Minutes • Last two Board Meeting Minutes
FOUR ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD BOARD • Board solidarity • Board confidentiality • Act in good faith • Conflict of interest
THANK YOU For more information: • Regionally – Basketball Development Officers • Metro – Basketball Victoria office
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