Governance, Constitution and Structure

A. INTRODUCTION

This document outlines how the Alliance is governed to achieve its purpose and practice its values. Its main aim is to bring together specialists in different strands of best practice, collaborate and work ethically so that the client receives the best and needed outcomes.
All members are required sign an MOU which commits them to practice the values and meet requirements including collaborating so that the clients outomes and ROI are optimised and to be vetted and demonstrate/maintain expertise in the claimed services to be delivered,
Membership is for those who want to make a difference by working with others for the benefit of the client and to be proactive in contributing best endeavours to the Alliance increasing its brand value in the market place.
The Alliance is multi disciplined to provide the client with seamless and integrated best practice services including Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Environmental, OHS and Quality Management, IT, Knowledge Management, Professional Development Training, HR and Recruitment, Financial Management.
The Alliance is a membership based global organisation supported by a leading edge website.
This document will be reviewed and updated to ensure it stays accurate and relevant. The review will be at least annually.

B. VALUES

Ethical, fair, equitable and legal dealings in all aspects of work and relationships.
Clients needs are paramount
Honesty, openness, integrity
Shared outcomes and teamwork
Understanding and respect
Creativity/Innovation
Continual learning and improvement

C. CONSTITUTION

An executive committee will oversee the governance of the Alliance and will be made up initially of the Founding members (Academy IT Pty Ltd & Business Consulting International Pty Ltd) and regional executive members.
There will be typically 2 location executive members one of which will be elected by all other location members.
The Constitution outlines the governance, structures and meetings of the Alliance.
By the nature of the Alliance executive meetings will often be impromptu and informal. There will be at least one formal meeting annually where minutes will be taken.
The executive committee and locations will meet from time to time to ensure that the Alliance is being effective in meeting its aims and values and meeting outcomes will be recorded.

D. EVALUATION OF THE ALLIANCE

At regular intervals[1] during the life of the Agreement, participants in the arrangement will meet to review the Alliance partnership. This will be at location, regional and executive levels. The following will be evaluated:

Effectiveness of the Alliance in attracting/retaining clients and delivering integrated services which make a difference and contribute to client success (vsr) and in attracting/retaining members by providing value.
Business strategies for the Alliance including business development, enquiry management and pipeline content (eg initial enquiry, quote, acceptance), collaboration opportunities and integrating services to meet clients current and future needs.
The degree to which Alliance is caring, creative, dynamic and sharing entity and meets its aims and values
Feedback from clients
All aspects of the quality assurance process incl practicing values, implementing requirements and measuring/improving performance
Administrative issues
Alliance membership (consideration of new members)
Other issues as identified.

APPENDICES

Appendix A: STRUCTURE, ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Executive and Founding Members	Regional Executive Members	Location Executive Member	Location Members
Establish Infrastructure and Support	Select locations, location members and location exec members	Meet Location member accountabilities	Support and practice the values of the Alliance (refer attachment C) and conform with and contribute to its aims, processes and requirements.
Provide Direction, Requirements and Values Framework	Contribute to direction, requirements and values	Meet Alliance requirements including values and ethical standards	Deliver quality and value to the client within the agreed timeframe and budget. and work in a way which enhances the reputation and integrity of the Alliance.
Select Regional and oversee selection of Location Executive Members	Oversee implementation of Alliance requirements incl spirit and intent	Encourage innovation and collaboration between members	Provide evidence including appropriate qualifications and experience (eg assignments) to the Alliance in the chosen areas of expertise.
	Maintain or enhance Alliance branding reputation	Ensure enquiries and assignments are effectively project managed to ensure success	Obtain and maintain public liability and professional indemnity insurance. and professional qualifications, licences, registrations, memberships etc
Establish over all Strategic Plan	Establish business plan in collaboration with location executive members	Establish Business Development and Relationship management strategies with members	Indemnify the Alliance from any legal liability and ensure that any legal matters are effectively resolved & participate constructively in the monitoring and quality assurance process as determined by the Alliance.
		Ensure high quality service is delivered to clients	Only provide services for which they are sufficiently experienced and qualified.
Monitor performance to ensure purpose, goals and values are being achieved	Monitor performance to ensure purpose, goals and values are being achieved	Meet regularly (nominally monthly) to enable sharing, integration, performance management and effective communication and record outcomes	Ensure that the Alliance logo and content is used on all relevant documentation
			Keep the client manager up to date on projects and as soon as possible notify of any major concerns, issues or opportunities relating to the services provided.
			Treat with the strictest confidence information obtained/provided or IP as part of being an Alliance Member and serving clients
	Ksb: Demonstrated committed member with high ethics and respect, good leadership, project management, market and performance management knowledge, skills behaviours.		Refer leads or opportunities to other Alliance members upon hearing of any business/service opportunities that can be provided by another member.

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