3.4 Chief Executive Officer

For those Boards that operate with a CEO, the responsibilities of the CEO usually include:

• the observance of the enabling legislation;
• maintaining proper internal controls and management information systems;
• employment and management of all staff;
• managing the budget of the Board;
• implementing Board decisions;
• preparation of the annual strategic plan including organisational performance targets for approval of the Board;
• operational, administrative and marketing functions; and
• communications to and from the organisation.

The CEO is the primary link between the Board and the organisation: communicating Board policies and priorities to staff and presenting organisational reports, submissions and budgets to the Board. The CEO should work closely with the Chair.

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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