Corporate Governance
The Society adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (April 2023) (“Code of Governance”), the Charities Act, and regulations as governed by the Commissioner of Charities.
Council Roles and Composition
The Organisation Leadership
Whistle Blowing Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Reserves Management
Fundraising Practices
Loans/Donations
Introduction
The Society adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (April 2023) (“Code of Governance”), the Charities Act, and regulations as governed by the Commissioner of Charities. For the year in review, we continued our firm commitment to the governance and sustainability of the Society’s mission.
The Council & Management:
No individual may hold the office of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, or Assistant Secretary for more than ten (10) consecutive years. However, they may be reappointed to the same role after a minimum interval of two (2) years. Similarly, no individual may hold the office of Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer for more than four (4) consecutive years, with eligibility for reappointment to the same role after a two (2) year break. The Council’s Terms of Reference are outlined in the constitution.
The Council and Management of SCS are deeply committed to upholding good corporate governance, recognising its importance in ensuring the sustainability of the Society’s mission to support the cancer community. Together, they are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Governance, as well as all relevant laws and regulations. Individual Council members complete a self-evaluation annually to evaluate competencies in specialized fields which may be of benefit to SCS. This is submitted to the Nomination Committee and Council Chairman to review the results. The consolidated submissions are then shared with the entire Council for peer consideration.
No individual may hold the office of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, or Assistant Secretary for more than ten (10) consecutive years. However, they may be reappointed to the same role after a minimum interval of two (2) years. Similarly, no individual may hold the office of Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer for more than four (4) consecutive years, with eligibility for reappointment to the same role after a two (2) year break. The Council’s Terms of Reference are outlined in the constitution.
The Council and Management of SCS are deeply committed to upholding good corporate governance, recognising its importance in ensuring the sustainability of the Society’s mission to support the cancer community. Together, they are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Governance, as well as all relevant laws and regulations. Individual Council members complete a self-evaluation annually to evaluate competencies in specialized fields which may be of benefit to SCS. This is submitted to the Nomination Committee and Council Chairman to review the results. The consolidated submissions are then shared with the entire Council for peer consideration.
Council Roles and Composition:
The Role of Council Members
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- Define the mission and steer the organisation towards achieving it.
- Guide and ensure effective strategic organisational planning
- Determine, monitor, and strengthen the organisation’s programmes and services.
- Ensure adequate financial and human resources (Resource Mobilisation).
Committees are established to support the Council in overseeing key areas of accountability, including Governance, Advisory & Resource, Administrative & Events, Campaigns, and Support Groups. Each Committee operates under Terms of Reference (TOR) approved by the Council, and Council members participate in these Committees to provide oversight.
Committee members are carefully selected to bring a diverse range of expertise, ensure equitable responsibility, and contribute specialised knowledge to decision-making in their respective areas. All Committees maintain records of their proceedings, and copies of any resolutions passed, whether at meetings or by written resolution, are shared with the Council.
The SCS Governance and Advisory & Resources Committees:
A full list of the SCS Committees can be found here. Roles of the SCS Committees and Terms of Reference (TOR):