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The importance of Diversity
We’ve probably all heard the old saying: “Two heads are better than one”. But two heads, from diverse backgrounds, are even better still! When we come together with people who are very similar to us, we tend to think in similar ways, have similar life experiences to...
Fiduciary Duty
Any member of any organisation’s governing body – be it boards, committees, councils etc – has a Fiduciary Duty imposed upon them with which they must always comply. But many people either don’t understand what this means for them, or are unsure how to comply with it....
Preparing for your Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting (AGM) season is coming up, so it is timely to revisit the requirements for AGMs for incorporated associations in Victoria. Firstly make sure you follow the requirements of the Victorian Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (the AIR Act) in...
Planning for the year ahead
The new financial year is just around the corner, and it will bring with it all sorts of new opportunities as well as potential pitfalls. So in order to best capitalise on these opportunities, and to avoid those pitfalls, it is important to plan for the year ahead....
Giving Circles
A Giving Circle is a form of philanthropy where a group of like-minded people come together and donate their money into a pool of funds, which enables them to have greater impact on their chosen cause, than they would do individually. Generally those involved also...
Succession Planning
The year is already marching on and before we know it the end of the financial year will be upon us and many of us will be looking towards the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our community group. So to be properly prepared for electing your Board or Committee of...
Grievances and Disputes
For any group which is incorporated under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, it is a legal requirement to include Grievance Procedures in the Rules of Association to deal with any disputes amongst members, or between a member and the...
Bullying and Harassment
Bullying and harassment are characterised by persistent and repeated negative behaviour directed at someone, and which creates a risk to their health and safety. Unfortunately, bullying and harassment do occur in our community groups sometimes. In addition to the...
The Institute of Community Directors Australia
The Institute of Community Directors Australia (the Institute) is a best practice network for the members of Australian not-for-profit boards, committees and councils, and the senior staff who support them. An Our Community enterprise, the institute promotes itself...
The Australian Institute of Company Directors
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) provides a wealth of governance information and support to those involved in, or interested in, Company Directorship. Even though their primary audience is directors of companies, most of their resources are...
Committee Charter
A Committee (or Board) Charter outlines how your committee operates, therefore providing clarity and a shared understanding by all committee members, and an information source for other stakeholders. It is also a good document to use when succession planning with...
Conflict of Interest
A Conflict of Interest occurs when someone has more than one interest which may influence their decision-making or action on a particular matter. It often involves financial gain, but could also involve other interests such as benefits to friends or family, for...
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