Physical description

Good governance means good business
What is governance?
The Indigenous Governance Awards
Key elements of good governance
Finalists 2005: Koorie Heritage Trust, Victoria; Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, NT; Sunrise Health Service, NT; Goldfields Land and Sea Council, WA; Institute for Aboriginal Development, NT; Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation NSW; North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health Qld; Tiwi Islands Local Government, NT
What works: lessons from the 2005 Indigenous Governance awards
Governing body: choosing the board; Size and frequency of meetings; Board change and continuity; Processes of decision-making; Making good decisions; Financial decision-making; Accountability tools
Managing and implementing decisions: carrying out recommendations; Informing stakeholders
Conflict resolution: conflicts among the board; Complaints from members; Staff conflicts
Leadership development: developing youth; Staff development and training
Cultural norms and values: Boards and elders; Community and culture
Future planning.

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colour photographs