If you are interested in joining the board please contact Amber Earles, President boardpresident@ryech.org

Role Description – Ordinary Members

Ordinary members of the Committee of Governance are responsible for overseeing the affairs of the incorporated association, ensuring its legal obligations are met and that the organisation is soundly managed for the benefit of all.  Committee members carry out their duties in a lawful manner and ensure that the business of the organisation is carried out in accordance with the law and under the terms of the organisation’s Rules of Incorporation and Policies. Committee members support the vision, purposes and values of the organisation, work within the Code of Conduct and ensure the governance and management of the organisation reflect them.

Responsibilities

• develop, endorse and monitor strategic and annual plans of the organisation
• develop, review and endorse the organisation’s policies and procedures
• meet regularly to monitor the performance of the organisation as a whole. Committee members shall ensure that appropriate monitoring and reporting systems are in place, and that these are maintained and utilized to provide accurate and timely information
• be diligent, attend Committee meetings and devote sufficient time to preparation for these meetings, allowing for full and appropriate participation in the Committee’s decision-making
• consider the best interests of the organisation when making decisions or voting on an issue
• be loyal to the Committee, abiding by committee decisions once reached
• ensure fair and full participation of all Committee members and ensure that the independent views of all Committee members are given due consideration and weight
• ensure that the organisation’s assets are protected by a suitable risk management strategy
• ensure that the organisation does not trade while insolvent
• act within the terms of the Association’s Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures if a conflict of interest arises
• ensure that there is an appropriate separation of duties and responsibilities between the Committee and staff, and that no one has unfettered powers of decision-making
• ensure that members are provided with an accurate and balanced view of the organisation’s performance including both financial and member services
• be responsive and accountable to members’ needs, concerns and expectations.
• review their own individual performance on Committee ensuring a suitable contribution to committee deliberations and decision making (if found lacking, the member should pursue training or assistance to improve their performance, or consider resigning)
• review the Committee’s performance as a whole for its development and continuous improvement

In the main, the Committee of Governance delegates the operational tasks of the organisation to staff; however, it remains the Committee’s responsibility to ensure that all resolutions from Committee meetings are implemented and actions completed.

Election and Term

All Committee of Governance members are directly elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting each year and hold a five-year term.