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Manage a board meeting

Manage a board meeting

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIL408
State Code
AUK91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and conduct a regular board meeting and ensure outcomes of the meeting are implemented.It applies to individuals who need to conduct board meetings in their role of monitoring and guiding the activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan a board meeting
  • 1.1 Identify type of meeting to be conducted and any rules, cultural protocols, policies and procedures affecting its planning and conduct
  • 1.2 Prepare an agenda reflecting the business of the meeting, with consultation between the chair, secretary and manager
  • 1.3 Determine the date, time and location of the meeting, taking into consideration all relevant rules, cultural protocols, policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Issue invitations to members and guests in a timely manner to maximise attendance
  • 1.5 Plan and implement transport and other arrangements to maximise attendance
  • 1.6 Circulate background papers prior to the meeting in an appropriate form and with adequate time for members to prepare for the meeting
2 Conduct a board meeting
  • 2.1 Ensure a quorum is present before commencing meeting
  • 2.2 Follow rules and cultural protocols
  • 2.3 Follow meeting agenda and timeframes
  • 2.4 Provide opportunities for participants to listen and speak, and show respect for different views
  • 2.5 Manage difficult situations that arise in a respectful and sensitive manner
  • 2.6 Use agreed decision-making processes to ensure decisions reflect participants’ views
  • 2.7 Develop an action plan to implement decisions
3 Identify confidential business
  • 3.1 Advise board members when to observe required confidentiality
  • 3.2 Seek declarations of potential and real conflict of interest
4 Ensure minutes are taken
  • 4.1 Appoint a minute-taker
  • 4.2 Review minutes to ensure they contain required information
  • 4.3 Approve minutes and provide them to members and guests as appropriate
  • 4.4 Ensure procedures are in place to store minutes adequately and with appropriate access
5 Monitor the implementation of decisions
  • 5.1 Communicate decisions to relevant people
  • 5.2 Monitor the action plan to ensure completion
  • 5.3 Present reports of outcomes of implementation at board meetings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4839 BSBATSIL408C Manage a board meeting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODR71 BSBFNG401 Plan and chair Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation board meetings Unit of competency