Constitution

Read the Apex Harmony Lodge Constitution here.

Board Governance

Board Selection, Recruitment and Training

Board members are appointed based on their knowledge, skills, expertise and experience, so that the Board collectively has a balanced mix of diverse backgrounds and competencies.

Board members are expected to demonstrate:

• Personal attributes such as integrity, maturity, confidence and high standards of excellence;
• Core skills or competencies in areas such as accounting, finance, legal, human resources, business and management, strategic planning, leadership, fundraising, communications and relevant sectoral knowledge (for example, health and social services); and
• Commitment and capacity to govern the Lodge effectively.

Where necessary, Board members are encouraged to develop relevant skills and keep abreast of laws, regulations and best practices. They may attend training to strengthen governance, leadership and sector‑specific competencies that support the Lodge’s development.

Board Evaluation

The Board conducts an annual self‑evaluation to assess how effective it has been in leading Apex Harmony Lodge towards desired performance and good governance. The collated results are discussed at Board meetings, and the Management Committee (MC) completes the Governance Evaluation Checklist (GEC) for submission via the Charity Portal.

Board Re-nomination and Re-appointment

One month before the end of each term, Board members who wish to be re‑appointed may indicate their interest to the Chairman or Secretary. A Board member may resign at any time by giving notice of resignation to the Board.

Board Declaration for Conflict of Interest

Members of the Board and all staff are required to file a conflict of interest disclosure form annually. They must also declare any conflict as and when it arises.

Board and Management staff will recuse themselves from discussion and decision‑making where there is:

• A personal interest in business transactions or contracts that the Lodge may enter into;
• A vested interest in organisations that have dealings with the Lodge; or
• A personal interest as a supplier, service user, beneficiary or staff member of the Lodge.

All staff submitting purchase requisitions must declare any conflict of interest. Procurement of goods and services is to be conducted on an arm’s‑length basis.

Data Protection Policy

Read our Data Protection Policy here

Whistle Blowing Policy

Read our Whistle Blowing Policy here.

Read more about:

• The Organisation Structure of Apex Harmony Lodge
• The Management Committee
• The Sub-committees