government boards

A new guide poses some of the key questions public sector board members should ask themselves to ensure they’re doing their job well. Keep the minister informed and look for a range of skills, urges the WA Public Sector Commission.

Conscious effort and willingness to recruit from varied professional backgrounds have put a lot more women on Victoria’s water boards — even in far-flung rural areas. Diversity requires looking beyond the usual suspects.

Bolstering public trust and confidence in the entity are paramount for directors on public sector boards, argues a new guide, demanding a diligent and astute approach often quite different from the private sector.

The existing approach to gender balanced boards is already working, argued federal government senators, despite big gaps in some portfolios.