1.0 Committee Function
1.1 Purpose
The Integrity Committee (the “Committee”), appointed by the SCA National Board (the “Board”), assists the National Director and the Board with the oversight of significant regulatory, compliance, incident, behavioural and/or complaint matters within SCA’s association.
1.2 Committee Authority
The Board has authorised the Committee, within the scope of their duties and responsibilities set out in this charter to:
a. perform the activities required to address its responsibilities and make recommendations to the National Director and Board
b. require written reports, documentation and submissions from any SCA Official or Member as appropriate
c. require the attendance of any SCA manager, staff member or volunteer at meetings as appropriate
d. have unrestricted access to management, employees and information it considers relevant to its responsibilities under this charter, and
e. Select, engage and approve fees for any professional advisers that the Committee may require to carry out its duties in consultation with the National Director
1.3 Committee Membership
a. The Committee shall be appointed by the Board
b. The Committee will consist of four (4) members, including,
i. One (1) non-Executive Director
ii. Two (2) Independent Members, and
iii. One (1) Management representative, who shall be secretary, as recommended by the National Director
c. The Chairman shall be an independent Member of the committee
d. The independent Chairman cannot be removed from office without a resolution of the SCA Board
e. Committee members may be terminated by the Board when and how it sees fit
f. Independent Committee members will not have any specific management role within SCA
g. Committee members should have relevant experience in the law, auditing, assurance or similar compliance related activities, and be people of high repute in the community
h. In the event of an actual or perceived conflict of interest, a Committee Member must immediately declare the actual or perceived conflict of interest to the Committee and must not participate in discussions
i. The Committee must adhere to all of the policies and procedures established by SCA that are applicable to any officers of SCA
j. Membership of the Committee is for a three (3) year term and shall be reviewed by The Board annually
1.4 Meetings
a. The Committee must meet at least half yearly and participants may attend by teleconference
b. The Board Chairman or National Director may call a meeting of the Committee
1.5 Attendance
a. Any person may be invited by the Committee Chairman to attend meetings of the Committee, but not necessarily for the full duration of the meeting
b. Other management representatives may be invited to meetings as required