Key legal duties of directors
Whether you’re a new director or you’ve been doing it for a while, there is always more to learn about your legal responsibilities. In this session, Not-for-profit Law will unpack the A-Z of governance and make sure you are fully aware of your legal obligation as a board or committee member.
What does it mean to be a board member? What are your key responsibilities? What are you liable for and where can you turn if things go wrong?
You'll learn about
- Legal roles of directors as decision makers
- Differences between governance and management
- Legal structure and status of your organisation
- Importance of rules and legal purpose or objectives
- Four key legal duties of directors
- Potential liabilities, protecting yourself and your organisation
- Other relevant laws
- Additional resources to help you in your governance role
Who should attend
Directors, board members and senior staff
Format
Online
Length
3 hours
Maximum number of participants
30
Facilitator
A lawyer from Justice Connect with expertise in charity and not-for-profit law and experience in providing training to not-for-profit organisations.
Costs
Free. ORIC covers costs of delivering the workshop