Governance

In this course we are focusing on Organisational Governance.

In these 6 modules, you will learn about:

Legal structures for Not-for-profit Organisations,
responsibilities of Board & Management Committees,
compliance obligations,
governance activities,
decision Making,
and meetings.

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Legal structures of not-for-profits 8 Topics

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Introduction to legal structures of not-for-profits

Unincorporated associations

Incorporated associations

NFP Company Limited By Guarantee (CLG)

ATO Charity Tax Concessions and Endorsements

Complaints management

Legal responsibilities of Boards and Management Committees 5 Topics

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Introduction to legal responsibilities of Boards and Management Committees

The duty to act with reasonable care, skill and diligence

The duty to act in good faith and for a proper purpose

The duty to not misuse information or position

The duty to disclose and manage conflicts of interest

Compliance obligations 20 Topics

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Introduction to Compliance Obligations

The Associations Incorporation Act and Regulations

Working with children and other vulnerable people

Work health and safety

Duty of care and negligence

The Civil Liability Act 2003

Your organisation’s Constitution

Legal requirements – Presidents or Chairs

Example President or Chair Role Description

Legal requirements – Secretaries

Example Secretary Role Description

Legal requirements – Treasurers

Example Treasurer Role Description

Legal requirements – All Committee or Board members

Example General Management Committee Member Role Description

Good governance activities 5 Topics

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Introduction to Good Governance Activities

Financial oversight

Policies and Procedures

Succession planning

Decision making 2 Topics

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Introduction to decision making

Types of decision making

Meetings 3 Topics

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Chairing meetings

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