As a membership organisation, Australian Organisation for Quality Ltd is governed by a Board of Directors.
Election of Directors is an important event in AOQ. Directors are responsible for guiding the organisation, in partnership with the Chapters and Members, to achieve our Purpose, Vision and Mission:
Our Purpose: To provide leadership in quality that drives a strong, competitive Australia
Our Vision: AOQ recognised globally as the intellectual and practical heart of quality in Australia
Our Mission: To provide leadership in quality that drives a strong, competitive Australia
Are you interested in making a positive contribution to Quality in Australia, building your Board experience at the same time? Or maybe you have a wealth of governance experience that can be put to great use!
The long term success of AOQ relies on the election of appropriately qualified and competent people to lead the organisation.
The Constitution allows for a maximum of two elected Directors from each state. The President is elected from the Board of Directors.
The AOQ Board operates a portfolio model, where you will take responsibility to lead a focus area of AOQ. Directors are expected to not only fulfil a Board governance oversight function (including by rotation acting as minutes Secretary), but to also provide energy, application and leadership into the organisation, both generally and in a focus areas aligned with the strategic intent of AOQ. Your engagement with the Members, primarily in the Chapters, is important and expected.
Our current strategic objectives of AOQ are to:
We have a number of exciting initiatives in progress, and more opportunities than we can address.
There’s plenty to do, and it’s an exciting time to be involved. As a Director, you will be at the beginning of some really interesting and exciting ‘next steps’ for AOQ.
Typically, 4 Board meetings are held each year, usually on a weekend, and personal attendance at the meeting location is expected. But as a Director, you’ll be expected to do more than just attend Board meetings. Other meetings, of a general or subcommittee nature, may be held from time to time for specific purposes. Attendance at Qualcon is expected. Clearly, to participate effectively, you’ll need sufficient time and flexibility to do the job. If you are in the employ of others you may need to obtain employer support for this.
Directors are not paid for their services. However, reasonable expenses are reimbursed in accordance with AOQ policy.
To nominate for election, you must be a financial member of AOQ, and if elected you must remain a financial member of AOQ. You should familiarise yourself with relevant policies such as the Conflict of Interest Policy and the Fit and Proper Person Policy, and ensure your compliance.
The rules and process for elections are explained in the Constitution. The Procedure for Conduct of Board Elections describes the election process.
Elections are normally conducted during Quarter 3 each calendar year, and the outcome is announced at the Annual General Meeting and in the Annual Report to Members.
For discussions or questions concerning the role of Directors in AOQ, contact the President.
