Board Director Information Pack

Board Director
Information Pack
The Cancer Council Tasmania Board Director Information Pack consists
of:
1. General Information about Cancer Council Tasmania and its Board
Director roles and responsibilities;
2. Cancer Council Tasmania Board Director Position Description and
Selection Criteria;
3. Constitution of Cancer Council of Tasmanian Incorporated
(Attachment 1);
4. Cancer Council Tasmania Board Meeting Calendar 2014
(Attachment 2); and
5. Cancer Council Tasmania Annual Report and Financial Statements
2012-2013 (Attachment 3).
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Overview of Cancer Council Tasmania
Cancer Council Tasmania (CCT) is a not for profit organisation which is over 90%
funded through the generosity of the Tasmanian community.
CCT’s mission is to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians
through the provision of:
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cancer support services;
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prevention education;
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transport2treatment;
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sharing information and resources; and
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advocating needs on the community’s behalf.
CCT has offices located in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone and manages the
Cancer Support Centre in Launceston. CCT operates an average annual budget of $4
million, employs the equivalent of 37.6 full time members of staff and has over 450
volunteers.
The CCT Board consists of nine elected Board Directors who represent one or more
of the three Tasmanian regions, and a representative of the Department of Health and
Human Services.
There are currently two Board Director vacancies to be filled via CCT Board Director
elections at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 18 September 2014.
Role
The Board’s role is that of strategic governance to ensure CCT fulfils the objects and
purposes of the Association as detailed within its Constitution.
Commitment
A commitment to thoroughly read Board papers is expected as is any necessary
participation in committee or special meetings that may be required from time to time.
Attendance at the AGM, Strategic Planning Days and agreed Board training priorities
is also expected. Total time commitment is usually between 40 and 50 hours per year
with the exclusion of official duties at key CCT events.
CCT’s Board Meeting Schedule for 2014 is included at Attachment 2.
In accordance with CCT’s Constitution, successful applicants will be required to
apply to become financial members of CCT ($22 p.a.).
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Key Responsibilities
Each CCT Board Director has the following responsibilities:
1. Provide leadership and set the strategic direction and priorities for CCT;
2. Develop and approve Board policies;
3. Engage a competent Chief Executive Officer and enter into a professional
agreement with the CEO that provides regular performance appraisal;
4. Establish clear delegations of authority for the Board and the CEO;
5. Function within the organisation’s governance boundaries;
6. Monitor the organisation’s performance and ensure compliance with relevant
legal obligations; and
7. Seek sufficient information in order to be effective and to understand the
issues and assess the risks facing the organisation.
Selection Criteria
Individually, Board Directors shall have a general interest in the advancement of
CCT. Collectively the Board’s skills, knowledge and experience will strategically and
effectively govern and direct the organisation. CCT Board Director skills are broadly
categorised as professional and industry. The successful applicants will have:
1. Demonstrated strategic leadership and commitment to good governance
experience and skills;
2. Demonstrated Commercial (one Board Director position) and Clinical/Health
(one Board Director position) knowledge and experience;
3. An ability to advise on social, economic and political issues likely to affect the
organisation;
4. A sound knowledge of the Tasmanian community and issues facing it;
5. An ability to express and substantiate a considered opinion;
6. Capacity to attend Board meetings, Board training and other agreed meetings
or events; and
7. A good understanding and knowledge of the health care sector as it relates to
cancer would be desirable but not essential.
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Performance
CCT Board Directors’ competence and performance will be measured by Director’s:
1.
Ability and willingness to think, act and speak independently and
strategically with confidence and courage in carrying out board
responsibilities while seeing the big picture;
2.
Experience and knowledge of services and activities relevant to CCT’s
programs, services and purpose;
3.
Ability to understand the board’s primary responsibilities and the high
level of competency required by staff to carry out CCT’s Mission;
4.
Freedom from real and/or apparent conflicts of interest;
5.
Responsiveness to change with ability to consider alternatives and
consequences;
6.
Use of own resources and capability to initiate suggestions to the Board on
innovations, strategies, planning or other aspects of policy making; and
7.
Regular attendance and active participation in Board meetings, activities
and CCT representation and advocacy.
Term of Appointment
Director’s terms of appointment shall be in accordance with CCT’s Constitution.
In this instance from the AGM of 18 September 2014 for a period of four years and
thereafter in accordance with CCT’s Constitution.
Remuneration
CCT Board Director roles are entirely voluntary and do not attract sitting fees.
Reasonable expenses associated with meeting attendance and official duties can be
reimbursed.
Further Information
The contact officer for further inquiries is Penny Egan, Chief Executive Officer,
[email protected], telephone number 6212 5700.
Timeframe
Interviews will be held on or around 6 August 2014.
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