Governance Review

AGM Statement

Click here to read a statement made at the Careerforce AGM by the Acting Chair

New Governance Structure

The Careerforce Board has now made its final decision about the structure and implementation for the governance of Careerforce in the future.

The Board's decision is based on the recommendations of the independent Governance Review report (see below) and consideration of extensive feedback from the sector.

Click here to read the Careerforce's Board Decision on the New Governance Structure

Governance Review Report

The independent review of Careerforce's (CSSITO Ltd) governance structure has been completed and the report is available by clicking on the link below.

The Report comprises two main sections, the first of which is the most significant in terms of implications for constitutional change:

• Composition, nomination and appointment of the Board
• Activities, operation and structure of the Board

Click here to download a copy of the independent review of Careerforce's governance structure, released by the Careerforce Board on 3 March 2010

About the Governance Review

Careerforce has initiated an independent review of the composition, structure and operation of its Board with the objective of ensuring that Careerforce governance is positively contributing to the ITO meeting industry needs.  The review will be undertaken by Graeme McNally, with assistance from Jane Huria, both of whom are experienced governance advisors and consultants.

The review includes:

1) A review of the processes relating to Board positions and appointments, including the Careerforce (CSSITO Ltd) Constitution and also including:

• An independent review of Section 10 of the Constitution
• An independent review of the Shareholders Agreement, specifically Section 10 (Appointments to the Board) which states that “all Board appointments will be based on skills, experience and qualifications”.

2) Board policies and Board operating procedures particularly relating to the:

• Focus of Board discussions and meetings
• Contents of Board meeting papers and other management reports to the Board
• The Board Committees and their relationships to the Board.

3) Policies and practices relating to Board consultation and communication with Careerforce (CSSITO Ltd) shareholders and stakeholders.

Click here for the full Terms of Reference for the Governance Review