Governing board members must:

• Act in the best interest of the charity and be actively involved in the management and decision-making process of the charity;

• Stay true to the charitable purpose(s) and objects and abide by the rules set out in the charity’s governing instrument;

• Ensure proper management of the charity by establishing good governance practices and strong internal controls for proper accountability and transparency;

• Ensure that the charity complies with the legislative requirements, including filing the annual returns on time.

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