Governance

The IPAA NSW Council, the governing and policy-making body of IPAA NSW, is responsible for the management and governance of IPAA NSW. Council meets at least four times a year to discuss the issues that are significant in the operation of the Institute.

The duties of the Council include:

  • determining policy to advance the objectives of IPAA NSW and the best interests of the members
  • determining and overseeing policy designed to achieve compliance with relevant legal and financial requirements
  • determining criteria, benefits and membership fees for membership categories
  • making recommendations to the National Council in relation to the award of Fellow and the conferring of life membership
  • presenting a report at each Annual General Meeting on the financial position and performance of IPAA NSW and on activities throughout the relevant year.

IPAA NSW is currently governed by an elected Council of 12 members and the Chief Executive Officer. The Council comprises:

  • four (4) elected office bearers – the President, and three Vice-Presidents
  • four (4) elected ordinary Members
  • two (2) elected Young Members
  • one (1) ex officio Member, the Chief Executive Officer
  • up to two (2) co-opted Members.

As a member of IPAA NSW, you can nominate to join our Council. It’s a great way to get involved, expand your networks and give back to the sector.

Elections are held in the lead up to our AGM in November of each year. If you want to get on board, make sure you’re a Member! Click here for more information on membership.

Our rules

As a non-profit, member-based organisation we are bound by the IPAA NSW Constitution (November 2010) under the Associations Incorporation Act, 2009. The Constitution outlines our aims and objectives as an organisation and set out a series of guidelines on matters of business, membership and finances.

Download the IPAA NSW Constitution.

IPAA NSW Executive

The Executive Committee is responsible for providing oversight of the financial
management of IPAA NSW and monitoring the organisational performance of
IPAA NSW.

Our working commitees

We also have several working committees, which oversee key activities and initiatives for the Institute and help ensure our continued relevance in the public sector.

 Membership and Sector Engagement Committee

Our Membership and Sector Engagement Committee works to identify the current issues, topics and speakers that are relevant to our audiences at events and conferences. They also look at the strategic benefits of each event or conference and help plan the overall events calendar.

Audit and Risk Management Committee

Our Audit and Risk Management Committee, in association with  the other committees, is responsible for monitoring the financial position of IPAA NSW.

Ad hoc Committees

From time to time, we form committees for a specific purpose and time. Adhoc committees are mainly for large special events such as conferences.

As a Member of IPAA NSW, you can nominate to join any of our working committees. It’s a great way to get involved, increase your networks and give back to the sector.