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agreement , golf pro shop agreement , or other facility such as a hairdresser ), then the contractor may be able to walk out with no penalty within the first 6 months . If this happens in relation to a key contract such as the catering , the club can be left in the lurch , especially during a busy season .
Clubs should consider developing a contracting policy and a delegations manual which clearly sets out who is authorised by the Board to approve and sign contracts on behalf of the Club . Some contracts must be approved by the Board only - managers need to be aware of this and of the extent of their own authority to contract on the club ’ s behalf . A contracting policy will often include a checklist for managers which helps them to work through the steps for properly negotiating and concluding a deal , and for managing the contract once it is signed ( for example , ensuring that important events such as fee reviews and dates to exercise any renewal option are not overlooked ). assist in effective management by paying attention to the compliance and governance issues arising in their job . Both senior and junior managers can embody leadership skills regardless of their position or title , and clubs can take steps to encourage and reward staff for developing a good culture towards compliance and governance .
In addition , clubs should establish relationships with a team of trusted expert advisers to assist them to make informed decisions , comply with legislative requirements , and prevent the kinds of issues arising that have put some clubs through the ringer .
Please contact either Vivienne Young on ( 02 ) 8248 5838 or at vyoung @ tglaw . com . au or Arj Puveendran on ( 02 ) 8248 3494 or at apuveendran @ tglaw . com . au if you would like to discuss any of the matters dealt with in this article .
4 . Our Club measures and rewards strong compliance and governance culture .
Leadership does not involve a Board or CEO doing it alone , though they should set the tone for how their club works . Each person has the responsibility to
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