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Corporate governance is the set of processes, customs, policies and laws affecting the way an organisation is directed, administered or controlled. Corporate governance also includes the relationships among the many stakeholders involved and the goals for which the organisation is governed. 

Below are numerous documents and guidelines concerning governance best practice. 

General
Good Governance Guide (UK Sport)
Principles of Governance (WCVA) 

Governance Structure
Trustee Duties and Responsibilities (WCVA)
 Reorganisation and Restructure (Business Link) 

Company Law
Companies Act 2006
Directors and Secretaries Guide (Companies House)
Auditors (Companies House) 

Board 
Conflict of Interest Policy (UK Sport) 
Board Recruitment and Induction (WCVA)
Working with the Chief Officer (WCVA)
 12 Essential Board Roles (NCVO)  
Example Board and Committee Job Descriptions (WSA)

Running your Organisation 
Developing a Strategic Plan (WCVA)
The Business Plan (WCVA)
Effective Meetings (WCVA)
Effective Annual General Meetings (WCVA)
Monitoring and Evaluation (WCVA) 

Links 
 Institute of Directors 
 Companies House
 Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)

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