This workshop introduces participants to the three ‘C’s of corporate governance: committee responsibilities, committee decision-making and corporate compliance.

By the end of the workshop  participants will  :

• Describe the general purpose of a board and the roles of its honorary and statutory  officers

• List the legal responsibilities that can be applicable to community and voluntary groups including duties under company law, charity law, lobbying, health and safety, child protection, data protection and Revenue Commissioners obligations

• Identify good practices in operating as a board and how The Governance Code can be used as a tool to maintain high standards of compliance and transparency

• Explain how to run effective meetings