Corporate Governance

Important principles and a dedicated Board

An important part of how we operate

Sunnyfield's Corporate Governance Statement is structured with reference to the ASX Corporate Governance Council's principles and recommendations 

Principle 1 - Lay solid foundations for management and oversight. 

Principle 2 - Structure the Board to add value. 

Principle 3 - Promote ethical and responsible decision making. 

Principle 4 - Safeguard integrity and financial reporting. 

Principle 5 - Make timely and balanced disclosure. 

Principle 6 - Respect the rights of members. 

Principle 7 - Recognise and manage risk. 

Principle 8 - Remunerate fairly and responsibly. 

Our Board meets bi-monthly and is made up of people whose combined knowledge and life experience is the guiding force behind our strategic approach. They have adopted and insist on the highest values, quality standards and governance practice. In accordance with best-practise, the Board operates with the assistance of various sub-committees to ensure a high level of knowledge and feedback from the operational level of the Organisation. 

These committees are: 

  • Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration Committee; 
  • Audit, Finance & Risk Committee; 
  • Brand, Fundraising and communications Strategy Committee; 
  • Housing, Property and Equipment Committee; and 
  • The Independence Fund No.1 and No.2 Limited 

The Board supports the management team monitor Sunnyfield's overall performance, from its implementation of the Mission Statement and Strategic Plan through to the performance against operating plans and financial budgets each month. The Board takes a proactive approach to risk management. The Board is responsible for ensuring that risks and also opportunities are identified on a timely basis, and that Sunnyfield risk objectives are aligned with the risks and opportunities identified by management and the Board. 

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