Decision making

Corporations make decisions to run the organisation and provide services. Sometimes the decision needs a formal process through a resolution. The type of resolution and who can make it depends on the decision.

Accountability for making decisions

Different people or groups within a corporation can make decisions.  

• Members of the corporation handle important matters.  
• Directors decide how the corporation is run.
• Staff might make decisions like paying bills and hiring junior staff if a director has delegated their powers.

Learn about types of decisions and who makes them. 

Decisions outside of meetings

Directors and members can make decisions outside of meetings.  

This is done through 'circulating resolutions'.  

The resolution is proposed in writing and sent to everyone who can vote. Once everyone signs, the resolution is passed.

Related party benefits

A director is a related party of a corporation. If a director is given a related party benefit – like money or a car – members at a general meeting must approve it first. There are some exceptions.

Find out more about related party benefits.

Decision-making in registered native title bodies corporate

Registered native title bodies corporate (RNTBCs) make many types of decisions. But there are some important differences.

Some decisions might be related to native title. Others relate to other day-to-day corporate operations and requirements under other laws.