Board members: roles, responsibilities, liabilities and protections

This 'back to basics' training is suitable for new not-for-profit board / committee of management members or existing boards or committees  that want a refresher on the role and legal responsibilities that come with running an effective community organisation in Victoria.

This training seminar will cover:

• An overview of the effect of 'incorporation' on a community organisation, and what ‘incorporation’ means for board and committee members?
• The legal status of the Rules or Constitution of a community organisation? (including how to access a copy if it is not currently locatable).
• The role of board or committee of management members in a community organisation, and their legal responsibilities?
• The potential liabilities of committee or board members, and what legal protections are available?
• Simple actions a board or committee of management member can take to ensure they comply with the law and protect themselves from liability?

This seminar will encourage questions and active participation from attendees. Attendees will work in small groups on practical, hypothetical scenarios which are common to many community organisations. 

We encourage multiple board members to attend this seminar.