Presentations
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Board Committees - How Can Effectiveness Be Improved? 16 Dec 11
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A December breakfast briefing at the Forum discussed the issues which arise in insuring Board Committees operate effectively. This can be assessed against their purpose which is to assist the Board carry out its functions and to make the Board decision making and deliberations more efficient and effective.
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Expectations Are Rising for Audit Committees 30 Nov 11
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A round table discussion of the evolving role of the audit committees of State boards was held in cooperation with the Forum of Chairpersons of State Bodies. The event included two presentations on the implications of a changing public sector and the need for committees to evaluate their own performance.
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IT Governance - Leadership and Accountability 30 May 11
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The Governance of IT is the responsibility of those charged with the leadership of an organisation. The topic raises particular issues for the Boards of public bodies. The May Forum discussion of the issues included presentations from five speakers with valuable insights.
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Measures Addressing Board Composition and External Assessment Can Raise Governance Standards 29 Apr 11
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Paul Turpin told the Forum that governance controversies in private and public sector organisations have contributed to a decline in trust in corporate statements. More external assessment and changes in the State board appointment procedures can help rebuild trust.
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Big Society Initiative Poses Governance Challenges 29 Apr 11
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Jaki Meekings Davis, CIPFA President told the Forum that good governance requires a public sector organisation to have arrangements in place to insure it fulfils its overall purpose, achieves it intended outcome for citizens and services users and operates in a manner which is transparent and accountable, efficient and effective, and ethical and sustainable.