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Embedded Company Secretary & Governance Management

Best for: Organisations requiring ongoing, high-quality governance support and assurance

This is a fully embedded Company Secretary and governance management service. True North operates as an extension of your organisation, supporting the Board, CEO and Executive to maintain strong governance practices, meet legislative obligations and build internal capability over time. 

Service

• Acting as Company Secretary (CATSI Act and/or Corporations Act entities)

• Board and Committee support (agenda development, minutes, action tracking)

• Annual governance planning (Board calendars, AGM planning, compliance schedules)

• Maintenance of statutory registers and governance records

• Governance support to Board, CEO and Executives

• Coordination of Board papers and meeting cycles

• Oversight of compliance obligations and reporting pathways

• Support with regulator engagement (e.g. ORIC, ASIC, ACNC funding bodies)

• Development and implementation of governance frameworks and policies

• Continuous improvement of governance systems and practices  

Outcomes

• Strong, consistent governance practices  

• Improved Board confidence and decision-making  

• Clear visibility of compliance obligations and risks  

• Reduced administrative burden on internal teams 

”Jess understands the needs of our Board. She translated compliance into clear checklists and registers, tightened controls, and improved our board papers so decisions are quick and informed. Jess is professional, practical, and community-minded.”

- Island & Cape Retail Enterprises

Fixed Fee Governance Projects

Best for: Organisations undertaking governance uplift, structural change or capability development

Fixed fee projects are designed to deliver defined governance outcomes over a set period. This may include building or refreshing governance frameworks, supporting organisational growth, or responding to regulatory or funding requirements. 

Service

• Development or review of Governance Frameworks

• Compliance Management Frameworks, policies and registers

• Risk Management Frameworks and risk registers

• Board and Committee structure reviews

• Policy suite development and rationalisation

• Governance system design (registers, calendars, reporting pathways)

• Board and Executive governance training and capability uplift

• Support through periods of transition (e.g. CEO change, restructure, rapid growth)

• Preparation for regulatory reviews, audits or examinations  

Approach

• Clearly defined scope and deliverables

• Practical, tailored outputs (not “shelfware”)

• Alignment with legislative and regulatory requirements

• Strong focus on building internal capability, not dependency 

Outcomes

• Fit-for-purpose governance systems

• Increased organisational capability and confidence

• Clear, structured approach to compliance and risk

• Governance frameworks that are actually used in practice

”In construction, safety and compliance matter. Jessica gave us a clear board calendar, Board reports we actually use, and straightforward information. Our governance is stronger, and our projects run with more certainty.”

- Bukmak Constructions

Ad-Hoc Governance Support 

Best for: Organisations needing targeted, flexible support without ongoing commitment

Ad-hoc services provide access to experienced governance and compliance support as needed. This is ideal for discrete pieces of work or where organisations require specialist input on specific issues.

Service

• Development of individual policies, procedures or frameworks  

• Review of Board papers or governance documents  

• Support with governance obligations or regulatory requirements  

• Support with specific compliance or risk issues  

• Assistance with Board or Committee processes  

• Independent governance support for CEOs or Chairs  

• Short-term secretariat support  

Approach

• Timely, practical support 

• Improved quality of governance documentation  

• Confidence in decision-making and compliance approach  

• Flexible support without long-term commitment  

”Jessica respected our design story and our business needs. She built light-touch governance that protects the brand, supports sales, and leaves space for creativity. We feel properly guided, not boxed in.”

- Manapan Furniture

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