Company Secretariat Services - Governance Advisory & Board Support
We support Boards and executives with clear, practical and proportionate governance advice that strengthens organisational assurance and ensures statutory and regulatory obligations are met with confidence. Our work is grounded in contemporary governance practice, careful judgement and a deep understanding of the environments in which regulated entities operate.
Compliance Oversight and Governance Frameworks
Monitoring and supporting compliance with the Corporations Act, ASIC requirements, governing documents, Constitutions, Board and Committee Charters, and—where relevant—Treasurer’s Instructions and Government Business Enterprise Guidelines.
Maintaining statutory registers, corporate records and governance documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and accessibility.
Managing ASIC lodgements, including annual statements, director changes and other required filings.
Advising Boards and directors on governance duties, obligations and contemporary best practice including management of conflict of interest and delegations.
Preparing and reviewing governance‑related Annual Report content to ensure clarity, alignment and compliance.
Board Capability and Governance Uplift
Conducting Board performance evaluations and governance effectiveness reviews.
Supporting director re‑appointments, recruitment processes and tailored induction programs.
Reviewing and uplifting the Board Skills Matrix to reflect current and future capability needs.
Reviewing and uplifting Board and Committee Charters to ensure clarity, alignment and contemporary governance practice.
Board Support
We provide end‑to‑end support for Board and Committee operations to ensure meetings are well‑planned, well‑run and aligned with good governance principles. Our approach is calm, organised and intentional, enabling Chairs, directors and executives to focus on strategic decision‑making.
Meeting Planning and Coordination
Coordinating Board and Committee meeting schedules and annual calendars.
Planning and developing agendas in consultation with the Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
Conducting pre‑meeting briefings with the Chair and CEO to confirm agenda flow, timing and priority items.
Preparing Board running sheets, including timing, presenters and key decision points.
Reviewing Board papers for completeness, consistency and governance alignment prior to upload to Diligent or other platforms.
Supporting Annual General Meeting preparation, including liaison with Shareholding Ministers where required.
Meeting Attendance and Governance Advice
Attending Board and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee meetings.
Providing procedural and governance advice throughout meetings.
Recording declarations of interest and maintaining conflicts registers.
Taking formal minutes, including resolutions, decisions and actions arising.
Ensuring meetings are conducted in accordance with governing documents and legal requirements.
Preparing and finalising draft minutes and action lists, incorporating Chair feedback.
How We Can Support Your Organisation
If your Board or executive team would benefit from calm, experienced and proportionate governance support, we would be pleased to discuss how The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance can assist.
