Board members contesting elections Any member of a Government Board who is intending to stand as a candidate for an election should seek advice from the agency responsible for the administration of their board or from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment as to whether such action affects their board membership. Branding and use of NT Government logos The Flag and Emblem Act controls the use of the Northern Territory Coat of Arms, flag and emblems (e.g. desert rose, NTG logo). Boards considering use of branding tools should contact the Strategic Communications Unit in the Department of the Chief Minister. Ownership of equipment Any equipment e.g. iPads, laptops, phones, etc. issued to board members for the purpose of undertaking board duties will remain the property of the NTG and need to be returned at the completion of the member’s term of appointment. Protection of a board’s intellectual property and information Any information or documents acquired during the course of a member’s appointment to a Government Board must not be used for any purpose other than the legitimate purposes of the board. Any intellectual property that results from the work or activity of a government board is the property of the NTG. The Code of Conduct provides practical guidelines on the use of information by public sector officers, and may also be a useful guide for government board members. Liability and Indemnity General All Government members need to understand the risks and liabilities associated with their role and need to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence in carrying out their responsibilities. Boards need to have risk management strategies including appropriate internal controls. They should apply best practice guidelines and ensure all reporting obligations are adequately met. Below is brief information in relation to guarantees, indemnities and insurance. This information will not apply to all boards but where it does, it is important to note the information is of a general nature only. Should particular issues arise in relation to such matters in respect of board activities and/or board members, it is recommended that specific advice be sought. Guarantees A guarantee is an undertaking to be responsible for another’s debt or contractual performance if that other person does not pay or perform. The need for a guarantee by a Government Board in favour of another party is not common but may arise in special circumstances. The decision to provide a guarantee is subject to the relevant Treasurer’s Direction . There may also be certain requirements under the board’s enabling legislation. Details of any guarantees should appear in the board’s annual report regardless of whether the guarantee has
Board members contesting elections Any member of a Government Board who is intending to stand as a candidate for an election should seek advice from the agency responsible for the administration of their board or from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment as to whether such action affects their board membership. Branding and use of NT Government logos The Flag and Emblem Act controls the use of the Northern Territory Coat of Arms, flag and emblems (e.g. desert rose, NTG logo). Boards considering use of branding tools should contact the Strategic Communications Unit in the Department of the Chief Minister. Ownership of equipment Any equipment e.g. iPads, laptops, phones, etc. issued to board members for the purpose of undertaking board duties will remain the property of the NTG and need to be returned at the completion of the member’s term of appointment. Protection of a board’s intellectual property and information Any information or documents acquired during the course of a member’s appointment to a Government Board must not be used for any purpose other than the legitimate purposes of the board. Any intellectual property that results from the work or activity of a government board is the property of the NTG. The Code of Conduct provides practical guidelines on the use of information by public sector officers, and may also be a useful guide for government board members. Liability and Indemnity General All Government members need to understand the risks and liabilities associated with their role and need to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence in carrying out their responsibilities. Boards need to have risk management strategies including appropriate internal controls. They should apply best practice guidelines and ensure all reporting obligations are adequately met. Below is brief information in relation to guarantees, indemnities and insurance. This information will not apply to all boards but where it does, it is important to note the information is of a general nature only. Should particular issues arise in relation to such matters in respect of board activities and/or board members, it is recommended that specific advice be sought. Guarantees A guarantee is an undertaking to be responsible for another’s debt or contractual performance if that other person does not pay or perform. The need for a guarantee by a Government Board in favour of another party is not common but may arise in special circumstances. The decision to provide a guarantee is subject to the relevant Treasurer’s Direction . There may also be certain requirements under the board’s enabling legislation. Details of any guarantees should appear in the board’s annual report regardless of whether the guarantee has