Our governance structure

The Magill Campus and Community Children’s Centre is a not for profit children’s centre and as such is run by a Governing Council which comprises no less than 5 nor more than a maximum of 13 members. The members of the Council are elected at the AGM and are a mix of parents and staff from the Centre

The members are elected for a one (1) year period of office (except for the Director) and Governing Council members standing down are eligible for re-election.

In discharging its powers, the Director and each Governing Council member will be bound by the Associations & Corporations Act 2009, the Constitution and all policies of Centre.

Responsibilities:

• Setting of strategic directions
• Developing and monitoring policies which provide direction and boundaries for both its own and the Director’s functions
• Informing themselves in order to exercise judgement about management and its processes
• Monitoring changes in government policy and community attitudes
• Reviewing performance against targets and objectives – Quality Improvement Plan
• Addressing issues relating to risk management
• Approving major investments
• Communicating goals, expectations and concerns with the Director

In all its dealings, the Governing Council will maintain high ethical standards and a commitment to fair and equitable practices.