Composition of the Carinya Society Board

The Board of the Carinya Society consists of a non-executive chairman and eight non-executive directors. It is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Society, including determining strategic direction and monitoring the achievements and financial performance of the organisation.

It is the Board's practice to review the Society's strategic direction each year.

To assist in the execution of its responsibilities the Board maintains a Finance, Audit and Fundraising Committee and an Executive (Remuneration) Committee.Ad hoc committees, such as the Project Control Group and Residential Committee are also established to carry out specific tasks when required.

A parent/carer forum is held bi-monthly for the benefit of parents and carers to “keep in touch” with all the latest news affecting the ongoing operation of the centre.

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Election of the governing body

Each director is elected to the Board on rotation by members of the Society. All directors are members of the Society and do not receive any remuneration for their services given. The Board of Directors make policy and oversees the governance and administration of the Society.

From within its ranks the Board elects an Executive of three people and membership of Board Committees. The Executive and Board Committees meet regularly as required and make recommendations to the full board which meets monthly.

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee has three specific areas of responsibility:

1. Finance - to advise the financial policy, planning, reporting and operations of the Society. It recommends the yearly budgets, reviews and recommends to the Board the annual financial statements and overseas investment policies and controls.

2. Audit - to advise the Board of the adequacy of financial control and risk management policies and procedures and to monitor and report on their operation. It provides a direct link between the Board and the external auditors.

3. Fundraising - to advise the Board on the development of fundraising, strategies, implementation of plans and report on their operations.

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Executive (Remuneration) Committee

The Executive (Remuneration) Committee advises on remuneration policy and reviews and approves remuneration for the Society senior executive staff.