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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. 

Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies

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Key Facts

Delivery Method

This is a one day course that will be delivered from 9:30am - 4:00pm and will take place in person at the IPA. It will be facilitated by subject matter experts.

Scheduled Date*:

  • 11 February 2025
  • 30 September 2025

*Dates may be subject to change.

Commences

11 February 2025 | 30 September 2025 Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.

Duration

One Day

Fees & Enrolment

Fee: The cost of this online course is €460 per person.

Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using 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. 

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 Dr Tom Ward, Senior Governance Specialist.

 

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