Toast Presidency and The Board

[jathanas]

Thank you 76woodenspooners

One of BigFooty’s all-time-favourite posters, Reykjavik , was all across the board level stuff. He once posted a list of the responsibilities of a Not-For-Profit board like that of Collingwood …

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NFP board responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of a not-for-profit (NFP) board include:

• Driving the strategic direction of the organisation
• Working with the CEO to enable the organisation to obtain the resources, funds and personnel necessary to implement the organisation's strategic objectives
• Implementing, maintaining and (as necessary) refining a system of good governance that is appropriate for the organisation
• Reviewing reports and monitoring the performance of the organisation
• Regularly reviewing the board's structure and composition, so that these are appropriate for the organisation
• Appointing – and managing the performance of – a suitable CEO
• Succession planning for the CEO

While the above points are also applicable to for-profit boards, NFP boards also face a unique range of issues, such as:

• Difficulties in defining and measuring organisational effectiveness
• Transgression of role boundaries
• The negative impact of the structural compositions of some NFP boards, including those arising from representative models
• Funding dependencies and constraints

In practice, the role of the board is to supervise an organisation's business in two broad areas:

1. Overall business performance - ensuring the organisation develops and implements strategies and supporting policies to enable it to fulfill the objectives set out in the organisation's constitution. The board delegates the day to day management of the organisation but remains accountable to the shareholders for the organisation's performance. The board monitors and supports management in an on-going way.
2. Overall compliance performance - ensuring the organisation develops and implements systems to enable it to comply with its legal and policy obligations (complying with statutes such as the Corporations Act 2001, adhering to accounting standards) and ensure the organisation's assets are protected through appropriate risk management.

http://www.companydirectors.com.au/...ctor/NFP-governance/The-role-of-the-NFP-board

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[mike123]

Is he sacking Bucks?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

With strong connections to Eddie and Kelly, it doesn't seem like it.

In that case, he does not have my support. Although the name 'Hately' did inspire some hope that the heads of all our coaches would roll.

 

[jmac70]

Does he want to get rid of Buckley?

I don’t know. Do you?

 

[Good_Old]

Humphrey B Bear, Ronald McDonald , Bozo the Clown. Dickie Knee. I will still vote Browne ticket

Even if he wants to keep Buckley?

 

[manicmagpie]

So Hately is in Browne’s pocket?

It’s possible.

Just as likely is that Browne has seen this as his opportunity and the petition is a great threat to hold over the Board.

I have no knowledge either way.

 

[stormskye]

 

[Doc1763]

I don’t know. Do you?

I think the members deserve to know that

 

[Carringbush2010]

How do you know he is no different?
You’re so opposed to change it’s not funny from the coaching position to the board
It’s like you’re petrified to try something new because this is all you have known your entire life

I’m not opposed to change and haven’t decided who I will vote for. I’ll wait to see the alternative first.
Browne is a corporate suit, just like Korda, just like Ed. A lot like Ed in fact.
How will you feel if Browne wants to keep Bucks?

If Browne or indeed Korda are worth their salt, they'll go on the advice of GW otherwise they're not worth their salt.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

I’m not opposed to change and haven’t decided who I will vote for. I’ll wait to see the alternative first.
Browne is a corporate suit, just like Korda, just like Ed. A lot like Ed in fact.
How will you feel if Browne wants to keep Bucks?

 

[jmac70]

I think the members deserve to know that

When have these guys ever cared about what the members deserve?
Don’t hold out too much hope that Browne will be any different.

 

[jmac70]

If Browne or indeed Korda are worth their salt, they'll go on the advice of GW otherwise they're not worth their salt.

What if GW advises that Bucks should stay?

 

[Doc1763]

When have these guys ever cared about what the members deserve?
Don’t hold out too much hope that Browne will be any different.

That's true, unfortunately

 

[Matrix10]

Even if he wants to keep Buckley?

Ooooooohhh , tough one, might consider to abstain from voting , if that were to be the case.

 

[Doc1763]

What if GW advises that Bucks should stay?

Then we have another decade of mediocrity ahead

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

What if GW advises that Bucks should stay?

 

[jmac70]

That's true, unfortunately

I’m a voting member, and I doubt very much I will get an opportunity to vote.

 

[AgroMagro]

So many vested interests and so little time.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Then we have another decade of mediocrity ahead

Or even worse! Abject failure and a decade of wooden spoons!

 

[Carringbush2010]

What if GW advises that Bucks should stay?

Even though given the evidence we have so far, I would seriously doubt that Nathan gets a recommendation from GW.

If he does give that recommendation, then that would be out of character IMO.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

I’m a voting member, and I doubt very much I will get an opportunity to vote.

Knowing your views on Buckley and the club, I won't be unhappy if you don't get to vote.

 

[Vicky Park]

So glad we’re keeping ourselves in the media. We’d gone one or even two days without a headline.

 

[jmac70]

Even though given the evidence we have so far, I would seriously doubt that Nathan gets a recommendation from GW.

If he does give that recommendation, then that would be out of character IMO.

What would it have to do with his character?

 

[Quicky]

Jeff Browne declares his intention to become president of Collingwood and lead the board
After months of speculation, Jeff Browne has declared there needs to be changes at the top at Collingwood. He tells Michael Warner about what he plans to do next.

Michael Warner
Exclusive

2 min read
June 1, 2021 - 7:00PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom


EX-Channel 9 boss Jeff Browne has declared his intention to take over the presidency of the Collingwood Football Club.

Speaking for the first time publicly about his bid to claim the top job at the Holden Centre, Browne, 66, said it was time for a “revitalised” direction at Australia’s most famous sporting club.

But in an attempt to avoid a bloody extraordinary general meeting, Browne last night told the Herald Sun he will first approach sitting Pies president Mark Korda to negotiate a peaceful handover.

Browne’s ticket will demand four of the club’s seven board seats and allow three current directors to stay.

“Collingwood is a great club and strong and united leadership is critical if we are to move beyond our current malaise,” Browne said.
“There is a growing wave of support from members for change and this change must begin with a refresh at board level.”

Should Browne’s takeover bid be rejected, his rebel group will sit back and wait for a group of members to force a spill of the board at an EGM.
“I am prepared to negotiate in good faith, which three members of the current board of directors are most suitable to contribute to a reconstituted board and some continuity of operational knowledge is desirable,” Browne said.

“The four new positions would include myself and three other high-quality candidates chosen specifically to provide the best overall mix and blend of skills and diversity. I would seek the endorsement of the new board to become the chairman and president.”

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley with former president Eddie McGuire. Picture: AAP
Browne said he had recently met with Korda seeking a position on the board, but the offer was rejected.
“In an effort to achieve change in the least disruptive manner, I intend to speak again with Mark Korda, to seek an immediate four vacancies on the board,” he said.


There's a little more after that, but not relevant.

Browne didn't communicate his vision for the club or why he's the right man for the role. All I know is he's behaving in an opportunistic way without transparency. I have a bad feeling about this guy.

 

[GreekLunatic]

Wow the crap is gonna hit the fan so who stays from the current board

 

[jmac70]

Knowing your views on Buckley and the club, I won't be unhappy if you don't get to vote.

What a slimy comment. You really are nasty sometimes.