Governance
This page
has been designed
for WA Sports Federation Members to offer information
about how to achieve good organisational governance.
Useful documents, resources and website links are displayed
to
provide support.
The information includes:
A Guide for the Application and Management of Grants
A Guide for Incorporated Associations
A Guide to Risk Management
The New Workplace Relations System - What you need
to do to prepare for the changes
Fair Work Act
Information Seminar
Please email info@wasportsfed.asn.au
if you have any suggestions for additional resource topic areas.
A Guide for the Application and Management of Grants
WA Sports Federation has developed a resource to
support sport and recreation organisations understand the process for
applying for and effectively managing grants. This resource
provides useful information, website links and additional resources
that can support this process.
A Guide for the application and management of Grants.
Useful Resources
A Guide for Incorporated Associations
There are a number of key legal obligations and rights that apply to
associations once they are incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1987. WA
Sports Federation encourages Members to become familiar with the Act and
has developed an information sheet to explain what it means
to be an incorporated association.
As a supplement, a checklist has been included to
assist organisations understand how to meet obligations under
the Act and perform their role more effectively. This
checklist provides a starting point to assess your current
practices and
identify areas that may need to be revisited, with links to further
information.
A Guide for Incorporated Associations
Useful Resources (Produced
by the Department of Commerce)
A Guide to Risk
Management
Sport and recreation organisations can be exposed
to a wide range of risks depending on the activities in which they are
involved. Some will have minimal impact and can be managed easily
and others may threaten the longevity of an organisation.
The following information sheet has been produced
for Members to define risk
management and outline the processes and steps to take
to achieve sound risk management practices.
A
Guide to Risk Management
Attached below is a copy of WA Sports
Federation's Risk
Management Policy and Risk Management Plan. These documents are
provided as an example of a risk management framework. It is
important to note that every
organisation has different governance and administrative
structures which require individual risk management strategies,
policies and
procedures to suit their specific needs.
View
WA Sports Federation's Risk Management Policy
View WA
Sports Federation's Risk Management Plan
The New Workplace Relations System - What you
need to do to prepare for the changes
1 July 2009 marked the beginning of a new industrial
relations system in Australia. The majority of the Federal
Government's industrial relations laws contained in the Fair Work Act 2009 commenced
operation on 1 July 2009. It is important to find out how these
changes will effect your organisation.
It is important to be aware of the new industrial relations
system and the areas that will see the most immediate change. The
following information sheet is a supplement to the 'Understanding
the Fair Work Act' Guide above. It has been developed to provide
a
broad overview of the key aspects of the new industrial relations
system that will be implemented through the introduction of the Fair
Work Act 2009 from 1 July 2009.
The New Workplace
Relations System - What you need to do to prepare for the changes
Fair Work Act
Information Seminar
A free information seminar for WA Sports Federation members was held on
22 December 2009. This seminar, supported by the Department of
Sport and Recreation, conducted by Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
provided WA Sports Federation members with an overview of the new
Federal Industrial Relations legislation. The seminar covered:
- Fair Work Act 2009
- National Employment Standards
- Outline of the Sporting Organisations Award 2010
- Unfair Dismissal
The following links provide the presentation slides and other useful
information. For further information or to download a copy of the
Sporting Organisations Award 2010 visit www.fairwork.gov.au.
- Fair
Work Act Information Seminar Presentation
- Fair Work
Information Statement
- National
Employment Standards
- Small
Fair Business Dismissal Code
Useful
Websites:
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) - www.companydirectors.com.au
AICD delivers knowledge and continuing learning in the field of
governance and directorship. They provide a broad range of
information, resources, services, events and network opportunities to
their members.
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)- www.asx.com.au/professionals/companies
The ASX Corporate Governance Council has developed a set of corporate
governance guidelines - Principles of Good Corporate governance
and Best Practice Recommendations. Although these guidelines are
aimed at Australian listed entities, they provide useful guidelines for
good corporate governance practices.
Australian Sports Commission Resource
Library - http://www.ausport.gov.au/supporting/clubs/resource_library
This website provides resources to support leadership and good practice.
Barrington Consulting Group - www.barrington.com.au
Barrington Consulting Group provides Board and strategic advice to
directors and executives of private, public and non-profit
organisations.
Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) -
www.csaust.com.au
CSA is the peak professional body delivering accredited education and
practical training and information on governance.
Gibson and Gibson Lawyers - www.gibson-gibson.com.au
Gibson and Gibson Lawyers provide legal advice across a broad spectrum
of areas including, employment and industrial
relations law, sport and migration law and civil litigation.
Disclaimer:
The information contained on this website is intended as general
information only. It is not designed as legal or any other
kind of advice and should not be relied upon for this. Particular
questions that relate to your organisation should be directed to a
legal advisor.
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