Governance is the way an organisation is set up and run. It is partly about procedures, policies, documents and management arrangements that are in place to administer and control the organisation, including its finances and delivery of services. It is also about the organisation's relationships with its stakeholders and the aims and objectives of an organisation.
Our Board Governance includes:
- Management Agreement
- Code of Conduct
- Memorandum of Association
- Standing Orders
- Financial Regulations
- Annual Governance Statement
The AVHL Board have adopted the “The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) framework for Delivering Good Governance and best practice
The Board have adopted the following principles as far as good governance is concerned:
- focus on strategic planning, purpose and community needs;
- listening to shareholders
- legal compliance
- clear responsibilities and accountabilities
- effective decision making
- effective risk and financial management
- investing in the skills of the Board and staff to ensure good conduct and the right behaviour.
Our Governance arrangements are reviewed regularly and are audited as part of our Annual Audit Plan
