Title
Chair (Independent Director)
Reports to
Board
Remunerated Role
No
Time allocation
4-5 hours per week
Major Purpose
The Chair’s role is key within the Company and is considered the ‘lead’ director utilizing their experience, skills and leadership ability to facilitate the governance process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inside the Boardroom
1. Chairing annual, general, extraordinary meetings in accordance with the NCR Constitution;
2. Setting the agenda for matters to be considered by the board in consultation with the CEO;
3. Work closely with other Board Directors to define the strategic directions for the Company;
4. Brief directors on issues that may arise ensuring decisions of the board are implemented properly;
5. Ensure the board behaves in accordance with the NCR Code of Conduct.
Outside the Boardroom
1. Work closely with the CEO to govern the Company, maintaining effective communication;
2. Provision of leadership and strategic planning, managing any conflicts if/as they may arise;
3. Oversee program funding from July 2027 onwards from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under their Clinical Quality Registry (CQR) Program;
4. Company signatory for various documentation i.e. Contracts, audited financial reports, minutes, invoices, statements of work;
5. Authorise financial payments of company accounts in conjunction with the CEO;
6. Communicating on behalf of the Board to NCR committees on matters of corporate governance;
7. Review NCR material: Annual Status Reports, factsheets, policies, ad hoc reports etc.;
8. Adhere to NCR policies and procedures and evaluations of roles and/or programs;
9. Represent and/or attend industry conferences, meetings and events.
Director Performance
Key Result Area
1. Compliance with all duties and responsibilities.
2. Compliance with all Directors’ legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
3. Attendance and participation in Board and Committee meetings, community events.
Key Performance Indicator
1. All duties and responsibilities are undertaken / completed.
2. All areas of compliance are completed as required, within the specified timeframe.
3. Attendance records, quality of contribution, outcome /success of actions implemented.