Members Committee of Management

Want to share your time and talent to make a difference in your local community?

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from interested professionals and community members to join our Committee of Management. Our AGM is planned for the end of Jan 2017.

Committee of Management members are responsible for overseeing the affairs of the incorporated association, ensuring its legal obligations are met and that the organisation is soundly managed for the benefit of all.Committee members carry out their duties in a lawful manner and ensure that the business of the organisation is carried out in accordance with the law and under the terms of the the organisation’s Rules of Incorporation and Policies. Committee members support the vision, purposes and values of the organisation and ensure the governance and management of the organisation reflect them.

Key Responsibilities – committee members:

• meet regularly to monitor the performance of the organisation as a whole
• ensure that appropriate monitoring and reporting systems are in place, and that these are maintained to provide accurate and timely information
• attend Committee meetings
• consider the best interests of the organisation when making decisions or voting on an issue
• abide by committee decisions once reached
• ensure fair and full participation of all Committee members and ensure that the independent views of all Committee members are given due consideration and weight
• ensure that the organisation’s assets are protected by a suitable risk management strategy
• ensure that the organisation does not trade while insolvent
• act within the terms of the Association
• ensure that there is an appropriate separation of duties and responsibilities between the Committee and staff
• ensure that members are provided with an accurate and balanced view of the organisation’s performance including both financial and member services
• be responsive and accountable to needs, concerns and expectations

Election and Term

• All Committee of Governance members are directly elected at the Annual General Meeting each year and hold a one year term. Committee meetings are held once a month.