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A deeper understanding of the nature and operating context for public sector boards is essential for addressing issues of corporate governance in the public sector.
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Graduate Diploma of
Applied Corporate
Governance
Public Sector BoardsGuest presenter:
Stephen Horne
Managing Director, IAB Services (NSWG)
In the beginning
And they went forth and multiplied
Governance has costs
Let’s start by talking about why boards are created
Board are a means to an end, not an end in themselves
You know WHAT governance is. But let’s debate the WHY.
The separation of powers
The standard doctrine (refer Parliament link)
– Legislative– Executive– Judicial
Discuss application of the doctrine to statutory powers and functions– Reason for Boards
Lots of functions & roles
It’s all the same …………..… right?
The Public Sector
… life in the goldfish bowl ...
The Real Meaning of Transparency
Key differences for the public sector governance framework Parliament
– the Westminster concept– the Washington concept– the Chambers– the Committees
Differences between States, and with the Commonwealth
Key differences for the public sector governance framework Government
– the concept– the Cabinet / Caucus– The Minister
in the Government in the Parliament consequences for a Board
Key differences for the public sector governance framework The number, role and powers of regulators Quick quiz
The Limits of Power
Let’s discuss
Public Sector Board Models
Commonwealth New South Wales Reference source for detailed dissection of
roles and features (NSW Audit Office)
SOCs vs. GTEs
legislative framework
ministerial directions
Statutory SOC
SOC Act
non-commercial public policy, public interest issues
in writing and gazetted
GTE
enabling legislation
all activities
Company SOC
Corporations Law
SOC Act
non-commercial activities
in writing and gazetted
SOCs vs. GTEsboard appointment
chair appointment
GTE
Portfolio Minister
Governor on recommendation of Minister
Statutory SOC
Governor on recommendation of voting shareholders (ports)
appointed by voting shareholders (energy & rail)
Governor on recommendation of voting shareholders (ports)
voting shareholders (energy & rail)
Company SOC
voting shareholders
voting shareholders
Public Sector Board Models
Regulatory and other Some examples (handouts – discuss) (Question A)
Roles & Relationships
Question B
Where is the clarity (safety net)?
In Legislation?– Enabling– Governance (SOCs, CACs)– NSW GTEs?
What else can you do?
Internal workings
Board Committees– Audit & Risk Committee– Remuneration Committee?– Others?
Performance– Statement of Corporate Intent– Personal reviews
Directions for Change
NSW Audit Office recommendations (1997) NSW Review of Boards NSW Better Services & Value Plan (2009)
– Full value potential– Capital performance & management systems
Uhrig Review Building Better Governance, APSC (2007)