Board Members
Any organisation is only as good as it’s the board or committee that has oversight
Having a set of policies for your board or committee to adhere to is one of the critical steps in building a robust entity that has integrity and trust.
In the Directors and Committee suite of policies, ten individual policies set the framework for having effective members on your board or committee.
You can purchase all ten policies or those that you believe are appropriate for your board or committee and build your set as required.
In our process with each policy
We provide free on the website
1) Scope of the policy
2) The purpose of the policy
If you decide this is a policy you wish to purchase
We then provide the additional documentation that completes the policy
3) The governance policy wording itself.
4) How to implement the policy.
All documentation is branded in your logo and details, as requested.
Board of Directors Governance Policy 1.1
- Scope
This policy defines how the governance of the Company shall be undertaken and the Directors role when acting as a governing Board.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define the Directors duties and responsibilities to ensure the Board complies with the terms of the Company Constitution and adopts accepted best practices of governance.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Directors Appointment, Composition & Succession Policy 1.2
- Scope
This policy sets out the Company’s requirements in terms of the composition of the Board and management of the succession, appointment and induction processes for Members of the Board of Directors.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the company has a sound Directors’ succession plan in place that is effectively managed along with a consistent approach to the appointment of new Board Members to achieve a top performing Board of Directors that utilizes appointees knowledge and skills for which they were selected.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Board Chair & Directors Responsibilities Policy 1.3
- Scope
This policy sets out the responsibilities of the Chair and Members of the Board of Directors.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the Chair of the Board of Directors and its individual Board Members are aware of and carry out their responsibilities to ensure the Board operates efficiently and effectively in achieving the Company’s purpose, mission, vision and strategic plans within the terms of its Constitution.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Directors Conflicts of Interest Policy 1. 4
- Scope
This policy covers how the Board will identify and handle any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest that Board Members may have with their role on the Board whether of a personal interest or in their relationship with other organisations.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that individual Directors of the Company notify the Board of any conflict or potential conflict of interest, to ensure that they remove themselves from involvement in the handling of the conflict and that the Board handles all conflict issues professionally, consistently, legally and ethically.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Company Board Performance Policy 1. 5
- Scope
This policy defines the performance requirements of members of the Board of Directors for the completion of their duties and responsibilities, and for the conduct of regular reviews of the performance of the Board.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the Board regularly reviews and measures its performance as a whole and of Board Members individually, in carrying out their responsibilities and duties. The reviews are to be conducted in order that improvements in performance may be made and so that Board Members are accountable for their performance.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Board of Directors Governance Policies 1. 6
- Scope
This policy sets out the requirement for the Board to adopt and operate within a set of governance level policies as a key function of its duties.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define the coverage of governance policies and how and when they shall be adopted and reviewed.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Board of Directors Meetings & Proceedings Policy 1.7
- Scope
This policy sets out how Company Board meetings and proceedings are to be conducted.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to enable the Board of Directors to achieve effective, efficient meetings and proceedings in keeping with their duties and responsibilities.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Board of Directors Committees Policy 1.8
- Scope
This policy sets out how permanent standing and temporary Board of Directors committees shall be formed and operated.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define the terms of reference for both permanent standing and temporary Board committees together with the processes they shall adopt.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Directors Remuneration Policy 1. 9
- Scope
This policy defines the process for setting the remuneration of both executive and non executive members of the Board of Directors.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the Board of Directors are rewarded appropriately according to their responsibilities and duties as Board Members both in an executive and in a non executive role allowing for the size of the company, and its ability to meet the cost of having a Board.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
Deemed Director & Directorships for Clients Policy 1. 10
- Scope
This policy defines the Board of Directors requirements for the Company undertaking directorships for Clients and for controlling the risks of being decreed as a Deemed Director of a Client’s Company.
- Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the Board of Directors has a sound basis of the Company’s acceptance of appointment as a Director of a Client’s Company and to provide a process for ensuring that in no circumstance can the Company, a Director or one of its Executives be declared a Deemed Director of a Client Company.
The Governance Policy and Policy Implementation documentation are available upon payment of NZ$50.00 plus GST into the Good Governance nominated bank account.
