1. Good Governance Gordon Follows Partner 20 September 2012

2. Who am I and Why am I here Partner -Not for Profit & Trade Association specialist -Sports sector focus -16 years of specialism Our focus today -Governance -Change management

3. Change – a good thing?

4. What is Governance? the process by which decisions are made and implemented

5. Governance process The Board Governing body on behalf of membership Within framework of its own rules & the law of the land Board meeting Informs itself via reports from staff, sub-committees, expert advice Takes decisions Staff, volunteers Implement decisions Deliver strategy Report progress to the Board Objectives

6. Board Role LeadershipRegulatoryDemocraticAdvisoryDevelopmentSupportiveNetworkingInfluencing

7. Code of Conduct Selflessness – duty to act in the best interest of the organisation Integrity – avoid impropriety and the acceptance of bribes Objectivity – fair in awarding contracts or gifts Accountability – duty to comply with the law and accountable for their decisions Openness – confidential information should be handled sensitively & transparent in its operations Honesty – must declare conflicts of interest Leadership – must lead by example and respect the CEO

8. The 4 th Principle

9. What do you need to address? 1. Size of the board 2. Skills on the board 3. Supporting the board

10. Size Does Matter Optimum board size is 8 - 12

11. 3 simple questions Where are we now? Where do we want to be? How are we going to get there?

12. Skills Audit

13. Running a Skills Audit Current governance review SWOT analysis Member consultation Evaluation of effectiveness

14. Induction & Support Opportunity to meet with Chairman and CEO Full information pack Recent set of accounts Explanation of role and responsibilities Continuing support and access

15. Contact: Gordon Follows Tel: 01727 896 000 E: gfollows@kingstonsmith.co.uk