Company Secretary | Institute for Professional Editors

Connie Finestone served as the part-time, contract Company Secretary for the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd). In this role, she works collaboratively with the IPed Council and CEO.  Her responsibilities included:

• Managed all statutory obligations for IPEd in accordance with Corporations Law,
  relevant clauses of the IPEd Constitution and IPEd policies,
• Provided advice and guidance to Council, committees and national staff on regulatory,
  employment, Councillor roles, superannuation and insurance matters
• Assisted with planning for the annual AGM process including all governance procedures,
  notices, agendas, financials and reporting.
• Managed the annual Member, Council and ASIC reporting requirements and maintained
  the ASIC register.
• Provided advice on governance structures and systems to assist with best practice
  management of the organisation.
• Prepared and provide a Program of Work for the organisation to follow to facilitate
  best practice governance.
• Oversaw the development, maintenance and review of IPEd governance policies, procedures
  and charters.
• Managed IPEd’s meetings calendar and prepared all materials for Council Meetings,
  including Agendas, Reports, Action Lists and Minutes.
• Provided advice on induction programs for Councillors and assist with succession
  planning as needed.
• Prepared a comprehensive Risk Framework for the organisation.