Corporate Governance Handbook for Company Directors and Committee Members 2nd Edition  

Table of Contents

1 Overview

• 1.1 Purpose of this Handbook
• 1.2 Target Audience
• 1.3 Handbook Limitations

2 Concepts of Corporate Governance

• 2.1 What is Corporate Governance?
• 2.2 Why is Corporate Governance Important?
• 2.3 Achieving the Balance between the Pursuit of Community Service Objectives and Maintaining Financial

3 Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members

• 3.1 Governance Responsibilities under the Corporations Act 20016
• 3.2 Governance Responsibilities under the various State and Territory Associations Incorporation Acts
• 3.3 Other Legal Requirements

4 Features of Good Corporate Governance

• 4.1 Strategy
• 4.2 Performance
• 4.3 Compliance
• 4.4 Accountability

5 Useful Guides and Checklists

• 5.1 Suggested Better Practice Corporate Governance Checklist
• 5.2 Sample Code of Conduct for a Board
• 5.3 Outline of an Operational Policies and Procedures Governance Manual or Charter
• 5.4 Strategic and Business Planning Processes
• 5.5 Risk Management
• 5.6 Key Questions to Consider in Tackling each Board Agenda Item

6 Glossary of Key Terms

7 Useful Resources

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