Governance Framework and the Role of the Board

The QAIHC Board currently comprises of 6 parts:

Board Structure

The structure of the QAIHC Board of Directors is determined in the Constitution of QAIHC. 

• regional Directors elected by Member Organisations in each Region;
  
• an Honorary Chairperson elected by all Member Organisations.
  
• The Role of the Chairperson
  
• Oversee the development of the Board’s agenda.
  
• Act as Chairperson for all General Meetings of QAIHC, the Board of Directors meetings and all sub-committee meetings, ensuring that all meetings run smoothly and that each meeting has a quorum and is valid prior to calling for voting on decisions.
  
• Undertakes certain public representation responsibilities, including acting as a spokesperson and representative for QAIHC.
  
• Provides the major point of contact between the CEO and Board. In this role, the Chairperson can communicate regularly with senior employees through QAIHC CEO.
  
• Evaluates the performance of QAIHC CEO, with others appointed by the Board.
  
• Ensures the roles of QAIHC are followed, particularly during meetings, including QAIHC Board Code of Conduct.
  
• Convenes special general meetings within required timelines, when legally directed by the Membership.
  
  
  

The Role of the Treasurer

• Oversees QAIHC’s financial management systems and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are recorded.
  
• Provides a financial report to each meeting of the Board.
  
• Acts as one of the cheque signatories for QAIHC.
  
• Assists with the preparation of annual financial statements.
  
• Provides information to the Auditor as required.
  
• Presents an annual financial report to the Annual General Meeting.
  
  
  

The Role of the Secretary

• Provides the ASIC with all corporate forms, notifications, returns and reports on time and in full.
  
• Maintains a Minutes Register of endorsed, signed and dated Minutes of Meetings.
  
• Maintains an accurate and up to date Register of the Board of Directors.
  
• Ensures a Notice of Meeting is sent out to all Directors and Members prior to the AGM.
  
• Includes on the Notice of Meeting a call for nominations for election to the Board of Directors.
• Records of Minutes of the AGM.
  
  
  

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