- The Chairperson should:
- have general active management of the business of the corporation.
- when present, preside at meetings of the Board and of the members.
- see that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect.
- sign and deliver in the name of the corporation, except in cases in which the authority to sign and
deliver is required by law to be exercised by another person or is expressly delegated by the
articles or bylaws or by the board to another officer or agent of the corporation.
- maintain records of and, when necessary, certify proceedings of the board and the members.
- perform other duties prescribed by the board.
- The Vice Chairperson should:
- act as the president/chair in his or her absence; assists the Chairperson on the above or other
specified duties.
- if appropriate be assigned to a special portfolio area of responsibility, such as membership,
volunteers or personnel.
- some organisations choose to make the vice president, explicitly or implicitly, the Chairperson-elect.
- The Treasurer should:
- General: Manage the Board's review of, and action related to, the Board's financial responsibilities.
May work directly with the PACT Inc. staff in developing and implementing financial procedures
and systems.
- Reports: Ensures that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board. Regularly
reports to Board on key financial events, trends, concerns, and assessment of fiscal health.
- Auditor: Recommends to the Board whether the organisation should have an audit. If so, selects
and meets annually with the auditor.
- Cash Management and Investments: Ensures sound management and maximisation of cash
and investments.
- The Secretary is responsible for:
- writing the minutes
- keeping an up-to-date membership roll
- checking attendance at each meeting
- making a record of all subcommittees and notify members if they are named to a committee
when they were absent
- handling the correspondence
- presiding at the meeting when the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are absent
- making reports and sending to the proper place
- keeping a copy of the bylaws with amendments properly entered
- taking part in each meeting.
- 5 General Members
How to raise an issue/complaint with the Board of Management
Members of the public may raise any issues or concerns with the Board of Management by writing to
The Chairperson, PO Box 6011, Logan Central QLD 4114.
Ratified Minutes from Board Meeting
Please note that the ratified minutes from Board meetings are available to members upon request
PACT Inc. Subcommittees and their Terms of Reference
- Executive Manager
- Office Administrator
- Administrative Assistant
- Therapy Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
The PACT Inc. Constitution was reviewed and amended on 30 August 2005 and is the guiding principles of the organisation.
To enhance child protection by reducing the trauma experienced by children and young people (aged 3-17 years) who are required to give evidence within the criminal justice system as victims or witnesses.
In implementing this mission we are committed to:
- Promoting a child's right to protection (UN Charter).
- A child centered approach.
- Excellence in governance.
- Provision of quality services.
- Pursuing equity of access to our services across the State.
- Open and transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Evidence based approaches.
PACT Inc. Key Result Areas/Objectives and Strategies
KRA 1 To promote the child's’ right to protection, we intend to:
- Participate in Child Protection Forums and other awareness raising activities.
- Provide feedback on the experience of children and young people in the court process to key stakeholders.
- Identify and communicate barriers to successfully protecting children in the court system.
- Participate in key policy and research development forums relevant to child protection.
- Sponsor and promote community and governmental debate and discussion in relation to child protection in the court system.
KRA 2 To provide high quality services, we intend to:
- Provide timely, accessible and equitable service delivery within budgetary constraints.
- Provide support, training and development for our paid and unpaid staff and Board members.
- Develop and maintain performance management systems.
- Meet all financial and performance reporting and accountability requirements.
- Meet the appropriate third party accreditation standards.
- Support and develop a child centered approach.
- Continually monitor and evaluate the outcomes and impacts of the organization and its services.
- Consult with children and young people about their experience and needs to inform future service developments.
KRA 3 To develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations, we intend to:
- Effectively liaise with all key stakeholders involved in child protection.
- Provide informed input to relevant policy and research developments affecting children and young people in the court system.
- Maintain and improve our current working relationships with all levels of government and national and international child protection agencies.
- Develop and implement a communication plan.
- Engage with children and young people through their peak advocacy bodies.
- Create synergies of effort by providing advice and information to others in contact with our target group.
KRA 4 To manage and expand our resource base for sustainability, we intend to:
- Negotiate our contracts with government in line with our stated mission and commitments.
- Develop and implement a practical fundraising strategy targeting the general population.
- Seek partnerships with key Indigenous peak bodies to scope the extent and nature of unmet need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in the court system and assess PACT Inc.’s capacity to respond.
- Meet best practice standards in relation to fiduciary responsibilities.
- Continuously scan the funding environment for new opportunities.
- Commission one off projects that support our quality and sustainability goals.
- Identify and enter into strategic or business alliances with other agencies who's work complements and supports PACT Inc. goals.
- Enter into consortium arrangements to extend the reach and quality of our services and our influence on policy, resource allocation and practice.
KRA 5 To further develop our workforce, we intend to:
- Develop and make known the processes and mechanisms for communication between Management Committee, paid staff and volunteers.
- Clarify and document the respective roles and relationships of the Management Committee, Executive Officer, and other paid and unpaid workers.
- Formalise support processes for paid staff and CSW volunteers Statewide.
- Refine the PACT Inc. volunteer recruitment and retention strategy.
- Protocols for Child Witness Support Volunteers
- Protocols for Board of Management
- Protocols for PACT Clients
- Protocols for PACT Paid Staff
- Protocols for Privacy
- Protocols for Therapy Program
Legislation – Acts governing Child protection