Welcome Aboard: A Guide for Members of Queensland Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities

Welcome Aboard: A Guide for Members of Queensland Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities is part of the Governing Queensland suite of handbooks.

It outlines the role of government boards and those who serve the community as members. The Guide also gives details about how boards are established.

Summary

Describes how government bodies are in most cases established by or under an Act of Parliament. Members of the public with relevant experience or skills may be considered for membership to government boards when vacancies arise, when a new government agency is set up, or when a body or an individual's term of office expires. Appointment to a government board carries with it serious responsibilities and obligations. It is vital that current members or those who are newly chosen for such appointments understand the scope of the task.

The guide will assist the:

• establishment and operation of government boards
• members in effective performance of their duties
• officers responsible for appointing members
• Chairs and Chief Executive Officers responsible for selection and induction

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Table of contents

• Introduction
• 1. Purpose of the Guide
• 2. Role of Government Boards
  • 2.1 Functions
  • 2.2 Responsibilities/reporting relationships
  • 2.3 Categories of Government Boards
• 3. Role of Key Players
  • 3.1 Ministers
  • 3.2 Chair
  • 3.3 Board Members
  • 3.4 Chief Executive Officer
  • 3.5 Executive Officer/Secretary
  • 3.6 Proxies and observers
• 4. Selection and Recruitment
  • 4.1 Government priorities
  • 4.2 Government Board Composition
  • 4.3 Statutory requirements
  • 4.4 Member skills and attributes
  • 4.5 Member expertise
• 5. Remuneration
  • 5.1 Remuneration Procedures
  • 5.2 Public sector employees on Government Boards
  • 5.3 Travelling Expenses
• 6. Induction
• 7. Duties and Responsibilities of Board Members
  • 7.1 Enabling Legislation
  • 7.2 General Law
  • 7.3 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Corporations Act)
  • 7.4 General Legislation
  • 7.5 Judicial Review
  • 7.6 Right to Information
  • 7.7 Information Privacy
  • 7.8 The Ombudsman
  • 7.9 Integrity Commissioner
  • 7.10 Code of conduct
  • 7.11 Restrictive trade practices
  • 7.12 Approval requirements
  • 7.13 Delegations
  • 7.14 Accountability arrangements for subsidiary companies
• 8. The role of Public Service employees on Government boards
  • 8.1 Roles and responsibilities
  • 8.2 Incorporated Government Bodies - conflict of interest
  • 8.3 Remuneration
• 9. Liability and Indemnity
  • 9.1 Indemnities and Legal Assistance
  • 9.2 Guarantees
  • 9.3 Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance
  • 9.4 Misfeasance in Public Office
• 10. Evaluating board performance
  • 10.1 Strategic planning
  • 10.2 Reporting requirements
• 11. Government Owned Corporations
  • 11.1 Role
  • 11.2 Key officers
  • 11.3 Duties and responsibilities
• Attachments
• Glossary

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