The updated revised Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies applies from 1 September 2016. This is the key guidance document on the corporate governance expectations of State Bodies and other organisations operating to state body and public sector norms. The Code updates and expands on the previous code with additional guidance on several areas including:
- Oversight arrangements with parent Departments;
- Performance Delivery Agreements;
- Alignment of Statements of Strategy;
- Business and Reporting obligations;
- Audit and Risk Committees;
- Role and composition of boards and the role of the Chairperson;
- Board and Committee effectiveness;
- Accountability and compliance requirements;
- Risk management and internal control reporting.
State Bodies were given two options in relation to adoption of the provisions of the Code. For those organisations who chose to adopt for the 2017 year-end, this session provides State Bodies with an ideal opportunity to revisit the key provisions of the Code. This is a Specialist-Led online course.
Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies
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Delivery Method
This course has been modified for online delivery and is now a four-hour online course that will be divided into two x two-hour sessions (10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00pm-3:00pm) with a one-hour break. It will be remotely delivered through MS Teams and facilitated by subject matter experts.
Where possible and in the strictest respect of current public health guidelines, a small number of participants may be offered to participate in situ at the IPA Training and Education Centre in Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Scheduled Dates*:
- 30 March 2023
- 13 September 2023
*Dates may be subject to change.
Commences
30 March 2023 | 13 September 2023
Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.
Duration
Four Hour Online Course
Fees & Enrolment
Fee: The cost of this online course is €320 per person.
Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using a booking form or the online booking option (see below).
All bookings will be confirmed via email. Please send completed booking forms to:
Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel: (01) 240 3666 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie
All IPA courses are subject to minimum participant numbers and bookings will typically close one week prior to the course start date.
Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged. Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.
Progression
The Institute offers a wide range of Governance Training and Education Programmes and Advisory Services including:
Governance Forum
Professional Certificate in Governance
Doctorate in Governance
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- The Programme
The updated revised Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies applies from 1 September 2016. This is the key guidance document on the corporate governance expectations of State Bodies and other organisations operating to state body and public sector norms. The Code updates and expands on the previous code with additional guidance on several areas including:
- Oversight arrangements with parent Departments;
- Performance Delivery Agreements;
- Alignment of Statements of Strategy;
- Business and Reporting obligations;
- Audit and Risk Committees;
- Role and composition of boards and the role of the Chairperson;
- Board and Committee effectiveness;
- Accountability and compliance requirements;
- Risk management and internal control reporting.
State Bodies were given two options in relation to adoption of the provisions of the Code. For those organisations who chose to adopt for the 2017 year-end, this session provides State Bodies with an ideal opportunity to revisit the key provisions of the Code. This is a Specialist-Led online course.
- Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this briefing, participants will have:
- A knowledge of the key areas addressed in the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and how they are interpreted;
- An appreciation of the principles underlining governance expectations;
- An understanding of new areas of emphasis within the code.
- Course Content
This course will cover the following areas:
- Role and composition of Boards and the role of the Chairperson
- The roles of the Board and Executive (who is responsible for what?)
- Assurances - the Audit Committee, Internal and External Audit, Controls
- Accountability and compliance requirements
- Oversight arrangements with parent Departments
- Performance Delivery Agreements
- Business and Reporting obligations
- Audit and Risk Committees
- Statement on Internal Control
- Course Leader
This briefing will be delivered by members of our experienced Governance Team:
Aidan Horan, Dr Tom Ward, Dr Nicolas Marcoux and Kate O’Donnell.
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