Boards and committees
Queensland Government bodies, such as boards and committees, are a critical tie between government and the wider community.
There are many different types of government bodies which range in scale and character - from advisory boards providing policy advice on discrete areas of government policy, to professional registration boards, or governing boards overseeing multi-million dollar government trading enterprises.
In Queensland there are around 520 government bodies, each providing leadership and responsibility throughout various government processes.
Queensland Government bodies are in most cases established by or under an Act of Parliament. They are managed by a number of people who are appointed either by a Minister or by the Governor in Council upon the recommendation of Cabinet and together make up a government board, committee or other body. Members of bodies are responsible to a Minister for the general direction, control and operations of the board.
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Review of Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities
An independent review of Queensland Government boards, committees and statutory authorities took place between July 2008 and March 2009.
The aim of the review was to:
- restructure and reduce bureaucracy and unnecessary red tape
- improve the overall efficiency of government bodies
- maintain the integrity and security of necessary regulatory functions.
Read about the Review of Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities
Register of Nominees to Government Bodies
The Queensland Government encourages people with a variety of backgrounds and qualifications to contribute to shaping public policy by serving on a government body.
The Queensland Register of Nominees to Government Bodies enables all Queenslanders to express their interest in being considered for nomination and possible appointment to government bodies.
If you would like to be considered for a position, find out how to join the register.
Find more information on the Queensland Register of Nominees to Government Bodies
Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies
The Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies provides membership and contact information about all appointments to Queensland Government bodies.
It is an easy way to identify the functions and membership of all Queensland Government Bodies.
Access the Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies (external site)
Government bodies resources
For government departments
Preparing submissions for Cabinet
Assists departments by providing a detailed description of the process of preparing a Cabinet Submission for the appointment of nominees to government bodies. This section also provides information on procedures to assess the suitability of nominees for appointment.
Remuneration procedures (external site)
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Industrial Relations) administers the Remuneration of Part-time Chairs and Members of Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities, known as the Remuneration Procedures. These procedures not only provide the current rates for board members but describes who is eligible to be remunerated.
For board members
Welcome Aboard
A Guide for new members of government bodies on the effective and efficient performance of their duties and provides a useful summary of relevant issues to assist in the operation of government bodies.
Conflicts of interest for statutory office holders (.doc, 54 KB)
Guidelines to help recognise and manage conflicts of interest.
Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009
Last updated: 22 July, 2009
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