Board Review - NCOSS Resources
Board performance review
This information sheet outlines principles for effective Board reviews and offers some practical
information for Boards that seek to evaluate their efforts. Download document
Good governance
This fact sheet provides governance guidelines to assist NGOs to operate to high standards of
governance so they are effective in achieving the goals of their organisation and ensuring proper
accountability. Download document
Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members of NSW Incorporated Associations
The people sitting on honorary boards and committees of management have important tasks that
need to be carried out to ensure the good governance of the organisation. This information sheet
outlines the general roles and responsibilities of each board position. Download document
Qualities for Good Leadership
Our top tips to become an effective leader of a community organisation. Download document
Managing conflict of interest
This information sheet will define what a conflict of interest is and provide a framework for
managing the risks associated with real or perceived conflicts. Download document
Probity and governance
Understand probity and how it relates to the good governance of Boards of Management and
organisations. Download document
A Guide to Ethical Decision Making
Managing any organisation, either as a board member or manager, will require making decisions
that have ethical components, some of which can be extremely complex. Whilst laws set out the
requirements for boards and organisations to operate correctly, ethical standards extend these legal
requirements. It’s not just about ‘doing things right’ but ‘doing the right thing’. Download document
Ethical Frameworks: Code of Ethics and Conduct
Managing ethics in the workplace involves identifying and prioritising values to guide behaviours in
the organisation. This can be achieved through the development of codes of ethics and conduct and
associated policies and procedures. Download document
Board Delegations
Where the Board has the power to engage in an activity, it can choose to delegate that responsibility
to another party, to enable the organisation to operate effectively and efficiently, whilst functioning
legally. This information provides some general principles for how the Board can delegate
responsibility. Download document
Protecting Your Organisation Against Fraud
Whilst fraud is a risk organisations cannot totally remove, it is possible to put in place strategies and
procedures which lessen the likelihood of it occurring and if it does occur, reduce its impact.
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Quality Improvement Standards for Management and Governance
In this information sheet three main aspects of quality improvement standards in management and
governance are introduced:
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Quality improvement processes
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Core standards for management and governance
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Diversity of quality assurance processes in NSW
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The Board and the CEO - Building an effective relationship
It has been said that the most important decision any Board can make is the appointment of their
Executive Officer. And the most important relationship is that between the board, particularly the
executive and the executive officer. Here are some tips for ensuring this relationship is productive.
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Managing risk
Understand the risks your organisation faces and take the right steps to avoid surprises. Download
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