Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and chair Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation board meetings
Plan and chair Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation board meetings
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBFNG401
BSBFNG401
State Code
ODR71
ODR71
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/04/2022
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
27/04/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and chair a board meeting for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation. It includes consulting with required stakeholders and using agreed decision-making processes.The unit applies to individuals who chair 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 board meeting
- 1.1 Identify type of meeting to be conducted, applicable constitution sections and other required rules, cultural protocols, policies and procedures
- 1.2 Prepare draft agenda relating to the business of the meeting
- 1.3 Consult required stakeholders on draft agenda
- 1.4 Identify date, time and location of meeting, taking into account required rules, cultural protocols, policies and procedures
- 1.5 Issue meeting invitations to members and guests
- 1.6 Circulate background papers prior to meeting in required format
2. Chair board meeting
- 2.1 Confirm a quorum is present before commencing meeting
- 2.2 Apply required Acknowledgement of Country or Welcome to Country procedures at commencement of meeting
- 2.3 Follow meeting agenda, procedures and timeframes and required rules, organisational constitution and cultural protocols
- 2.4 Provide opportunities for participants to listen and speak, and confirm different views are collected where required
- 2.5 Manage difficult situations that arise according to organisational policies and procedures
- 2.7 Use agreed decision-making processes and confirm decisions reflect participant views
3. Maintain business confidentiality
- 3.1 Advise board members when to observe required confidentiality
- 3.2 Seek declarations of potential and real conflict of interest
4. Confirm minutes are taken
- 4.1 Review minutes and confirm they contain required information
- 4.2 Approve minutes and provide them to members and guests, where required
- 4.3 Confirm procedures are followed to store minutes in a suitable and accessible manner
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUK91 | BSBATSIL408 | Manage a board meeting | Unit of competency |
| AUH13 | BSBATSIL503 | Manage conflict | Unit of competency |
| AUH79 | BSBATSIC511 | Plan and conduct a community meeting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHK2 | BSB41021 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance | Qualification |
| AE662 | BSBSS00134 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Governance Foundations Skill Set | Skill set |
| BIO9 | HLT50221 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management | Qualification |
| BGW9 | CHC42221 | Certificate IV in Housing | Qualification |