How the Board Operates

Strategic Focus

The primary role of each TAFE Board is one of stewardship which includes oversight of the effective management of the Institute and safeguarding its reputation, intellectual capital and relationship with stakeholders.  When it meets, the Board should focus on strategic matters to ensure that the Institute continues to fulfil its purpose.

The Board has a strategic role and delegates all operational matters to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Board ensures that appropriate arrangements are in place to meet its legal, ethical and policy obligations.

The Board is accountable to the Minister for the discharge of the TAFE’s statutory functions as well as its education and financial performance. This includes: 

  • setting the strategic direction for the operation of the organisation through its strategic plan and statement of corporate intent; 

  • appointing and monitoring the performance of the CEO; 

  • ensuring that it operates in accordance with its strategic plan and statement of corporate intent; 

  • ensuring that it operates subject to any economic and social objectives established by the Victorian State Government; and 

  • keeping full and complete books and accounts of all money received and paid by the Board and maintaining a continuous audit of the income and expenditure of the TAFE.

  • providing sufficient information for the department to advise the Minister on its activities.

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