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Integrity

The management committee/board should view maintaining the integrity and interest of the organisation as a primary overriding duty. They should act reasonably at all times in the interests of the organisation and of its present and future beneficiaries, users and/or members. All individual management committee/board members should act according to high ethical standards and ensure that conflicts of interest are properly dealt with.

No personal benefit

Members of the management committee/board must not benefit from their position beyond what is allowed by their governing document and the law and only when it is in the best interests of the organisation.

Dealing with conflicts of interest

Members of the management committee/board should identify and promptly declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest affecting them, including conflicting loyalties which may arise when members are appointed as representatives of other organisations.

Probity

There should be clear guidelines for receipt of gifts or hospitality by management committee/board members.

Related principles

  • 1) Leadership
  • Role of Management Committee
  • Openness and accountability
  • Performance appraisal
  • Prudence
  • 6) Integrity

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Using the Code of Good Governance

The Code sets out the principles and practice of good governance within voluntary and community organisations.

Use it to benchmark your current practices, plan for improvements and demonstrate a commitment to quality. More

Contents

  • Introducing the Code
  • Leadership
    • Role of the Management Committee
  • Responsibilities & obligations
    • Compliance
      • Legal responsibilities
      • Legal structure
      • Understanding your governing document
      • Community business / Social enterprise
    • Internal controls
      • Financial oversight
      • Policy development
    • Equality and diversity
    • Prudence
    • Managing risk
    • Managing staff and volunteers
  • Effectiveness
    • Duties and responsibilities of members
    • Organising the committee's work
    • Information and advice
    • Skills and experience
    • Training, development and support
    • Staff
    • Volunteers
  • Reviewing and renewing
    • Renewal and recruitment
    • Review
    • Performance appraisal
  • Delegation
    • Effective delegation
    • Terms of reference
    • Monitoring
    • Delegating to honorary officers
    • Delegating to sub-committees
    • Delegating to staff and volunteers
  • Integrity
    • No personal benefit
    • Dealing with conflicts of interest
    • Probity
  • Openness
    • Communication and consultation
    • Openness and accountability
    • Stakeholder involvement

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