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Community Law Canterbury workshops

Community Law Canterbury is running a series of workshops in September, October, November and December on issues relevant to not-for-profit groups. These workshops are available to volunteer Board/Committee members and to managers of registered Christchurch non-profits. The first will cover privacy law and dealing with privacy law breaches. The second workshop will be on social media and the law. The third workshop will cover legal changes relevant to trustees of charitable trusts. The fourth will be about the upcoming changes to the Incorporated Societies Act. If you’re a manager or a volunteer Board/Committee member of a Canterbury-based non-profit and you are interested in any of above, please email susan@canlaw.org.nz for more information.

Workshop: Governance Bites: Bite #5: Confident Oversight of Finances

Tuesday 19 October, 5.15-7pm Facilitated by Garth Nowland-Foreman, LEAD. Registration essential (please include dietary requirements - pizza on arrival!)

outreach@volcan.org.nz What exactly is the board's role in oversight of the finances? What are Treasurers actually responsible for? How can you properly fulfill your obligations without micro-managing? What should we look for in financial reporting? What are the financial 'red flags' we need to keep an eye out for? What does every board member need to know about their finances? Why can't we just rely on the audit or review?

Workshop: Governance Bites: Bite #6: The Board's Role as a Great Employer

Tuesday 16 November, 5.15-7pm Facilitated by Garth Nowland-Foreman, LEAD. Registration essential (please include dietary requirements - pizza on arrival!)

outreach@volcan.org.nz What can the board delegate, and what does it need to stay on top of? How do we balance our role in arm’s-length, independent supervision, and the need for engaged, collaborative support? How do we effectively balance a culture of checking and of cheerleading? What are the critical elements of a 'good employer', and how does it become 'great'? And what does that look like, when staff and volunteers are remote?