by Megan Buntine | Sep 8, 2014 | Good Governance
The benefits of Good Governance are wide-ranging and occur on a number of different levels: 1. Groups function better – they are more likely to achieve their purposes and meet their financial responsibilities; they will plan more effectively, therefore, maximising...
by Megan Buntine | Sep 8, 2014 | Good Governance
An effective Secretary is critical to the success of any community group. The Secretary is largely responsible for managing correspondence in and out for the group – ensuring that information is forwarded to the appropriate members of the committee or the broader...
by Megan Buntine | Sep 2, 2014 | Good Governance, Risk Management
Organisations sometimes shudder at the thought of Risk Management. ‘Too hard’, ‘not core business’, ‘don’t really understand it’ are common concerns, when I talk to groups about managing their risks. But it doesn’t have to be like that! By following some simple...
by Megan Buntine | Aug 25, 2014 | Legislation
As I talk to groups across the state, it surprises me how many of our Incorporated Associations are still unaware of the recent transition to the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (AIR Act), and the implications this has for the governance of their groups....
by Megan Buntine | Apr 23, 2014 | Good Governance
The President of a community group needs to fulfil some important roles in order for the group to operate at its best. Providing strong leadership – The President needs to be able to motivate and inspire other committee members (and often general members too) to be...
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