The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice
The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice for New Zealand Directors provides essential guidance on best practice governance, global trends and the contemporary operating environment in New Zealand. Our latest edition incorporates important developments on topics including climate change, privacy, mental health and wellbeing, culture and conduct, and other stakeholder and ESG matters.
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Contents
The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice provides fundamental guidance to directors.
The first pillar - Determining purpose
The first pillar of governance focuses on the board’s role in leading the development of the entity’s purpose and strategy.
The second pillar - An effective governance culture
The second pillar covers due diligence when deciding to join a board, and the director’s life on the board from day one induction through to exiting the board.
The third pillar - Holding to account
The third pillar focuses on risk management. Boards hold management to account through informed, astute, effective and independent oversight.
The fourth pillar - Effective compliance
The fourth pillar focuses on common compliance matters including solvency, financial reporting, director remuneration, and annual meetings.
Appendices
The Four Pillars appendices provide additional resources, references and guidance to directors to assist them in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.