Episode 13: Good governance in practice: holding meetings
RO pod: Talking about governance of registered organisationsShow Notes
Meetings are an essential part of running a registered organisation. They are the place for decision-making, sharing information, asking questions and solving problems. The Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (the RO Act) requires the rules of registered organisations to govern how certain meetings are conducted in organisations and branches. However, effective governance practices for conducting meetings go beyond the requirements in the RO Act. In this episode of ROCpod we focus on key concepts like notice requirements, minute-taking, quorums and proxies, and provide real-life examples to illustrate how you can achieve best-practice for the conduct of meetings.
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