The Role of the Chief Executive Officer

The Board deliberates over a range of key issues to ensure proper direction and management of the entity.
The Chairperson provides the Board with leadership and guidance and encourages proper deliberation on all matters requiring the Board’s attention and requests relevant input from other Members.

Within defined levels of authority, the Chief Executive has the responsibility to implement all decisions of the Board and is accountable to the Board for the effective functioning of the entity within Board-determined policy guidelines. Members are briefed where possible in advance of meetings to facilitate meaningful deliberation and contribution.

All Board Members have unhindered access to all entity records, information, documents and property and all Members, through their relevant Committees are entitled to seek independent professional advice on any matter pertaining to the entity where they deem it necessary and subject to an approved process, at the expense of the entity.