and confidence in the not-for-profit sector. Collections Act 1966 An Act requiring the registration of The University’s fundraising activities have been granted Director, D&A charitable organisations and the sanction under this legislation. (Queensland) Head, Legal Services authorisation of public appeals for money made by organisations that are not charitable organisations. Customs Act 1901 An Act relating to customers imposing an The Griffith University GST Taxation Guidelines and the Chief Financial Officer obligation to pay duties and levies on the Financial Management Practice Manual specify procedures to (Commonwealth) import and export of goods and to ensure be followed when exporting or importing goods on behalf of that only lawfully permitted goods and the University. services are imported. Financial Accountability Act The Financial Accountability Act 2009 (the The University’s compliance obligations in relation to the Act, Vice President 2009 , Financial and sets out strategic legal obligations the Standard and the Handbook are underpinned by the (Corporate Services) ‘Act’) Performance Management with which the University must comply, University’s Financial Management Practice Manual together Chief Financial Officer Standard 2009, and Financial and deals with the financial administration with the following policies, administered by the University’s Director, Risk and Accountability Handbook of the University as well as the basic Planning and Financial Services Group: accountability requirements for the Compliance (Queensland) Assets Policy: The policy sets out the requirements for the University (including requirements in acquisition, control, and disposal of University assets. The relation to the preparation, presentation policy is consistent with the Financial and Performance and auditing of the annual financial Management Standard 2009. statements of the University) and Administration and Reporting of University Shareholdings mandates compliance by the University with the Financial and Performance Policy: The policy outlines requirements for the administration and reporting of University shareholdings. Management Standard 2009, and the Financial Accountability Handbook. University Credit Card Policy: This document sets out the Griffith University policy relating to use of the ANZ Visa Credit The Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 is issued by Card. the Treasurer to accountable officers and statutory bodies with respect to the
and confidence in the not-for-profit sector. Collections Act 1966 (Queensland) An Act requiring the registration of charitable organisations and the authorisation of public appeals for money made by organisations that are not charitable organisations. The University’s fundraising activities have been granted sanction under this legislation. Director, D&A Head, Legal Services Customs Act 1901 (Commonwealth) An Act relating to customers imposing an obligation to pay duties and levies on the import and export of goods and to ensure that only lawfully permitted goods and services are imported. The Griffith University GST Taxation Guidelines and the Financial Management Practice Manual specify procedures to be followed when exporting or importing goods on behalf of the University. Chief Financial Officer Financial Accountability Act 2009 , Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, and Financial Accountability Handbook (Queensland) The Financial Accountability Act 2009 (the ‘Act’) sets out strategic legal obligations with which the University must comply, and deals with the financial administration of the University as well as the basic accountability requirements for the University (including requirements in relation to the preparation, presentation and auditing of the annual financial statements of the University) and mandates compliance by the University with the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, and the Financial Accountability Handbook. The Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 is issued by the Treasurer to accountable officers and statutory bodies with respect to the The University’s compliance obligations in relation to the Act, the Standard and the Handbook are underpinned by the University’s Financial Management Practice Manual together with the following policies, administered by the University’s Planning and Financial Services Group: Assets Policy: The policy sets out the requirements for the acquisition, control, and disposal of University assets. The policy is consistent with the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009. Administration and Reporting of University Shareholdings Policy: The policy outlines requirements for the administration and reporting of University shareholdings. University Credit Card Policy: This document sets out the Griffith University policy relating to use of the ANZ Visa Credit Card. Vice President (Corporate Services) Chief Financial Officer Director, Risk and Compliance
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