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Bylaws

Jump to Section What are bylaws Formation and Purpose Bylaws as binding rules Governance Structure Meeting and Voting Procedures Financial Management Committees and Delegation Amendment Process …

Audit Report

Jump to Section Components of an audit report Title and addressee Auditor’s opinion Basis for opinion Management and governance responsibilities Auditor’s responsibilities Other reporting …

Boards, CEOs, and Executive Teams: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Navigating the governance processes and human dynamics of the Boardroom can be enough of a challenge for Directors. Understanding and addressing the leadership and management approaches and behaviours …

AI and Your Board – Insights into Responsible Governance

AI is fast-becoming a part of everyday life, and in a corporate environment which places an ever increasing emphasis on responsible governance, it is critical that directors are aware of AI, its uses …

Admissible

Jump to Section Admissible vs Inadmissible Are Meeting Minutes Admissible? Admissibility and NFP Legal Obligations What makes board minutes more likely to be admissible Audio, video, and AI-generated …

What is a Public Ancillary Fund (PubAF)?

A Public ancillary fund (PubAF) is an entity that receives and distributes money or property to charitable organisations. PubAFs are run by a company that agrees to assume the role of a trustee. They …

Sociocracy

Jump to Section Sociocracy principles Sociocracy governance structure Applying sociocratic principles at the board level Related terms Further resources Sociocracy is an organisational structure …

What are Related Party Transactions?

Related party transactions are a normal part of the business if your organisation works closely with other entities or individuals and enters into agreements. The Australian government’s regulations …

Operating Plan

An operating plan is a document that outlines the day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, timelines, and resources an organisation needs to achieve its strategic goals. It translates high-level strategy …

What Is Auspicing?

Auspicing is a fairly common practice for unregistered or unincorporated non-profits in Australian such as informal groups or new organisations that may not have legal standing on their own. This type …