Sport Governance Conference In Partnership with the Legal Panel Framework Cynhadledd Llywodraethu Chwaraeon Mewn Partneriaeth â’r Fframwaith Panel Cyfreithiol PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP GWEITHDAI EGWYDDORION LLYWODRAETHU DA Objectivity: Balanced, Inclusive and Skilled Board Gwrthrychedd: Bwrdd Cytbwys, Cynhwysol a Medrus Pauline Harrison (Independent Governance and Leadership Consultant)

Fourth Principle Objectivity: Balanced, Inclusive and Skilled Board

Outcomes of the day understand the nature, structure and benefits of a balanced Board how to run effective and transparent recruitment campaigns examine the value brought by independent/non- executive members Opportunity to share best practice

The Board should be made up of individuals with the right balance of skills and experience to meet the needs of the organisation. Included in this is a need for independent expertise and for representation of the diversity of the sport and the communities they serve. Fourth Principle Objectivity: Balanced, inclusive and skilled Board NGBs, CSPs and representative bodies fed in responses to a consultation and the Code was re- drafted based on the views of the sector Essentially it’s about … Board Composition

In a nutshell … What is a Board? What happens in a Board room? Who should be on the Board?

Board composition Competent high calibre individuals offering a mix of OBJECTIVE Backgrounds Experiences Skills SKILLED BALANCED

The challenges... How many? What is their role/remit? How do they get there? How are they supported? What do they do?

Skills based assessment Open recruitment Appointment Terms of office Induction Development Review and renewal What do you need to think about?