Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake the roles and responsibilities of committee or board members

Undertake the roles and responsibilities of committee or board members

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBGOV405
State Code
AWG29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the diverse roles, responsibilities, codes of conduct and behavioural protocols required of committee or board members.It applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of their organisations as members of committees or boards of governance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify roles within an organisation
  • 1.1 Identify the core functions and structure of the organisation
  • 1.2 Describe the relationships between the organisation, its stakeholders and other organisations or entities
  • 1.3 Explain individual responsibilities of committee and board members within an organisation
  • 1.4 Identify differences between roles of governance and management
  • 1.5 Assess the relationships and overlapping roles between board, committee and staff
2. Work within structure of the organisation
  • 2.1 Perform designated committee or board duties
  • 2.2 Follow the committee or board’s decision making processes
  • 2.3 Manage real and perceived conflict of interest issues that are associated with competing roles and responsibilities
  • 2.4 Follow policies and procedures on confidentiality
3. Follow legal requirements
  • 3.1 Comply with legislative requirements that apply to organisational committee or board duties
  • 3.2 Apply provisions of legislation relevant to governance of the organisation
  • 3.3 Comply with relevant aspects of corporation law and terms and conditions of funding agreements
  • 3.4 Adhere to the constitution of the organisation while undertaking workplace responsibilities
4. Monitor operations
  • 4.1 Identify and analyse outcomes for each operational area
  • 4.2 Use information provided to review effectiveness and efficiency of operations and associated policy
  • 4.3 Suggest changes to operations or policy if necessary
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD68 BSBOPS406 Participate in organisational governance Unit of competency