entity's annual governance cycle
This module provides general guidance on the recurring annual governance/Board operating cycle: the tasks that involve a Board over the passage of the year and take up the bulk of its time. The eight inter-related aspects of a typical annual governance/Board operating cycle are explained in detail, including providing specific guidance and templates.
board's annual agenda
Each year, good practice is for the board to determine in advance an annual agenda or calendar of board and related committee meetings. This should include providing clear guidance to management on scheduled topics, reporting expectations, sequencing and timing. This calendar should be consistent wi...
confirming strategy & related matters
The Board develops and monitors the strategic direction of the public entity through a strategic plan. All decisions should reinforce the agreed strategic direction.
Each year the board should review...
internal reporting, meetings & decision making
The regular, ongoing cycle of board and committee meetings (and related reports) comprises most of a board’s time over a typical year. The board monitors strategy implementation, risks and operation...
communicating with the minister
Over the course of a year, public entities are required to keep the responsible Minister(s) and their Departments appropriately informed of progress and developments, in accordance with agreed communications protocols.
What are typically regarded as routine and regular reporting expectations? Ad h...
managing chief executive officer performance
At appropriate times each year, the Board should schedule reviews of matters directly concerning the Chief Executives Officer (CEO) (and perhaps other executive positions). This includes: agreeing top...
policy & culture review
Public entity Boards should schedule an annual review of the appropriateness and completeness of the entity’s policies, codes, delegations, authorisations, and related documentation.
The Board should ensure the 'right tone from the top' is being set, having regard to the results of organisational...
board assessment, development & renewal
Public entity Boards and Directors need to have their effectiveness assessed at least annually, identifying areas for improvement and providing an opportunity for further director development and/or B...
external stakeholder reporting
The Board needs to ensure that the various forms of external stakeholder reporting – including audit and financial reporting – are complied with and are effective. To do this, Boards need to understand the entity’s 'stakeholder landscape' and ensure key relationships are being appropriately ma...
