Experienced board member

ACT Human Rights Commission

The ACT Human Rights Commission’s role is to resolve complaints and promote rights. They:

• provide an independent, fair and accessible process for resolving individual complaints
• promote service improvement
• promote the human rights and welfare of people
• improve understanding of the laws that we work with

The ACT Human Rights Commission includes the following statutory office holders:

ACT Community Sector Reform Program - ACT Community Services Directorate

The ACT Government Community Sector Reform Program aims to support the community sector to respond to these changes. It is funded by the co-contribution levy, a pooled resource that was first announced in July 2012 and extended for a further two years in July 2015, and from financial and other resources provided by the ACT Government.

Components of the Program include:

Getting Help from Services in the ACT: The Human Services Blueprint [pdf]

The human services system is the network of supports that respond to a person’s needs. This can include services relating to public/social housing, health and wellbeing, education, disability, care and protection and justice.

The Social Compact - A Relationship Framework Between the ACT Government and Community Sector (pdf)

Using Simple Questions to Energize your Boardroom and Unlock Innovation (6m8s podcast)

Good leaders ask great questions.

But that's easier said than done, especially when a culture of open questioning and curiosity does not exist in your Boardroom. When used as weapons, questions can kill the discussion and insult the recipient.

The 3 Types of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the CEO that will encourage Higher Performance (5m27s podcast)

When setting KPIs for the CEO, how can the Board provide a well-rounded series of 6-7 targets that encourage better performance?

10 Steps to Recruiting a Great CEO for your Community Group - Institute of Company Directors Australia

Possibly the most crucial decision that a not-for-profit organisation board will make is the selection and appointment of the group's CEO*. The ability of the organisation to survive and thrive may well depend upon this choice.

While a mediocre CEO may succeed at keeping the organisation ticking over, a great CEO can:

Financial Reporting Requirements Applicable to Charities - Australian Accounting Standards Board Research Report No 5

Australian Institute of Company Directors - 10 Good Governance Principles and Guidance for NFP Organisations

The Principles and Guidance