Principle 6 Ethical and responsible decision making processes – The State expects native title bodies corporate to make ethical and responsible decisions, in accordance with the agreed purpose of the organisation, and in fulfilment of obligations under native title agreements. The body corporate must be capable of assessing if its decisions are correct in light of criteria that are set down in the agreement, the constitution and in other instruments. Decision making can involve complex processes and it is important the body corporate communicates how certain types of decisions are to be made to the native title beneficiaries. No. Preliminary View Question (Circle) 6.1 Does the native title agreement provide for Satisfactory general meetings and board meetings in Need more information compliance with legal obligations? Not satisfactory 6.2 Does the agreement, the constitution or trust Satisfactory deed clearly specify what decisions can, and Need more information Not satisfactory cannot, be made by the body corporate? Is there a requirement in the above instruments that decisions must be consistent with the specified criteria? Principle 7 - Timely and balanced disclosure and communication The constitution of a native title body corporate should provide for mechanisms to ensure that all its members have equal and timely access to information concerning the body corporate, such as its financial position, performance and governance. A body corporate should ensure that communications are factual and presented in a clear and balanced way, including both positive and negative information. No. Preliminary View Question (Circle) 7.1 Satisfactory
Principle 6 – Ethical and responsible decision making processes The State expects native title bodies corporate to make ethical and responsible decisions, in accordance with the agreed purpose of the organisation, and in fulfilment of obligations under native title agreements. The body corporate must be capable of assessing if its decisions are correct in light of criteria that are set down in the agreement, the constitution and in other instruments. Decision making can involve complex processes and it is important the body corporate communicates how certain types of decisions are to be made to the native title beneficiaries. No. Question Preliminary View (Circle) 6.1 Does the native title agreement provide for general meetings and board meetings in compliance with legal obligations? Satisfactory Need more information Not satisfactory 6.2 Does the agreement, the constitution or trust deed clearly specify what decisions can, and cannot, be made by the body corporate? Is there a requirement in the above instruments that decisions must be consistent with the specified criteria? Satisfactory Need more information Not satisfactory Principle 7 - Timely and balanced disclosure and communication The constitution of a native title body corporate should provide for mechanisms to ensure that all its members have equal and timely access to information concerning the body corporate, such as its financial position, performance and governance. A body corporate should ensure that communications are factual and presented in a clear and balanced way, including both positive and negative information. No. Question Preliminary View (Circle) 7.1 Satisfactory
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