1. The Council has formulated and guided the formulation of Policies.^*

2. The Council has held, preserved and safeguarded all movable and immovable property of whatever kind, placed in the care of or loaned or belonging to the SAST.^*

3. The Council has raised funds for the SAST. ^*

4. The Council has managed and controlled money received by the SAST and utilised those monies to defray expenses in connection with performance of its functions. ^*

5. The Council has kept proper record of the property of the SAST and submitted to the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture any returns required in regard thereto and ensured proper books of account are kept. ^*

6. The Council has determined, subject to the Cultural Institutions Act and with the approval of the Minister of Arts and Culture, the objectives of the SAST. ^*

7. The Council has carried out the objectives of the SAST. ^*

8. The Council has determined the hours during which and the conditions and restrictions subject to which the Public may visit the SAST or portion thereof and the admission charges to be paid. ^*

9. The Council has appointed such persons, as it considers necessary, to perform the functions of the SAST. ^*

10. The Council has determined the remuneration and other conditions of service of the persons appointed, in accordance with the scheme approved by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, in consultation with the Minister of Finance. ^*

11. The Council has acted as the focal point for the custodian of Corporate Governance by managing the relationship with Management and Stakeholders along sound Corporate Governance principles. ^*

12. The Council appreciates that strategy, risk, performance and sustainability are inseparable and has given effect to this by:
• Contributing to and approving strategy;
• Satisfying itself that the strategy and business plans do not give rise to risks that have not been thoroughly assessed by management;
• Identifying key performance and risk areas;
• Ensuring that the strategy will result in sustainable outcomes;
• Considering sustainability as a business opportunity, that guides strategy formulation.
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13. The Council provides effective leadership on an ethical foundation.^*

14. The Council ensures that the SAST is and is seen to be a responsible corporate citizen by having regard to not only the financial aspects of the business of the SAST, but also the impact that business operations have on the environment and the society with which it operates. ^*

15. The Council ensures that Council’s ethics are managed effectively. ^*

16. The Council ensures that Council has an effective and independent Audit Committee.^*

17. The Council is responsible for governance of risk. ^*

18. The Council is responsible for Information Technology governance. ^*

19. The Council ensures that the SAST complies with applicable laws and considers adherence to non-binding rules and standards. ^*

20. The Council ensures that there is an effective risk-based Internal Audit. ^*

21. The Council appreciates that stakeholders’ perceptions affect the SAST’s reputation. ^*

22. The Council ensures the integrity of the SAST’s Integrated Report. ^*

23. The Council acts in the best interest of the SAST by ensuring that individual members:
• Adhere to legal standards of conduct;
• Are permitted to take independent advice in conjunction with their duties following an agreed procedure;
• Disclose real or perceived conflicts to the Council and deal with them accordingly.
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24.The Council will commence business rescue proceedings as soon as the SAST is financially distressed.^*

25. The Council will appoint and evaluate the performance of the Chief Executive Officer. ^*

26. The Council endeavours to do everything necessary to fulfil its roles. ^*

Additional Comments^*

1. Council is appropriately composed of skills, breadth of experience and other characteristics among its membership in order to be effective.^*

2.The number of Council members is appropriate and effective.^*

3. Council is sufficiently independent of management.^*

4. The agenda of Council meetings is well planned so that the Council is able to get through all necessary business.^*

5. The number of scheduled meetings is sufficient.^*

6. Council members disclose in writing material interests which may constitute a conflict of interest in respect to Council members’ duties. ^*

7. Council members who have a material interest are recused from taking part in the decision making process where they are conflicted.^*

8. The quality, quantity and timing of documents given to Council members are adequate.^*

9. Most Council members come to meetings prepared.^*

10. Members always receive written reports required by the Council well in advance of meetings. ^*

11. All Council members participate in important discussions and support decisions made^*

12. Members do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view.^*

13. The Council has planned and led the orientation process for new Council members. ^*

14. Non-Committee members are well informed about the deliberations of each Committee? ^*

15. Committee meetings are productive?^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The member is aware of what is expected of him as a Council member.^*

2. The member has a good record of meeting attendance.^*

3. The member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

4. The member is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing policies.^*

5. The member frequently expresses his opinion at Council meetings.^*

6. The member is a good listener at Council meetings.^*

7. The member follows through on things he said he would do.^*

8. When the member has a different opinion to the majority, he is able to raise it.^*

9. The member supports decisions once they are made even if he does not agree with them.^*

10.The member has created funding opportunities for the SAST during the last financial year.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The member is aware of what is expected of him as a Council member.^*

2. The member has a good record of meeting attendance.^*

3. The member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

4. The member is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing policies.^*

5. The member frequently expresses his opinion at Council meetings.^*

6. The member is a good listener at Council meetings.^*

7. The member follows through on things he said he would do.^*

8. When the member has a different opinion to the majority, he is able to raise it.^*

9. The member supports decisions once they are made even if he does not agree with them.^*

10.The member has created funding opportunities for the SAST during the last financial year.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The member is aware of what is expected of him as a Council member.^*

2. The member has a good record of meeting attendance.^*

3. The member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

4. The member is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing policies.^*

5. The member frequently expresses his opinion at Council meetings.^*

6. The member is a good listener at Council meetings.^*

7. The member follows through on things he said he would do.^*

8. When the member has a different opinion to the majority, he is able to raise it.^*

9. The member supports decisions once they are made even if he does not agree with them.^*

10.The member has created funding opportunities for the SAST during the last financial year.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The member is aware of what is expected of him as a Council member.^*

2. The member has a good record of meeting attendance.^*

3. The member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

4. The member is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing policies.^*

5. The member frequently expresses his opinion at Council meetings.^*

6. The member is a good listener at Council meetings.^*

7. The member follows through on things he said he would do.^*

8. When the member has a different opinion to the majority, he is able to raise it.^*

9. The member supports decisions once they are made even if he does not agree with them.^*

10.The member has created funding opportunities for the SAST during the last financial year.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The member is aware of what is expected of him as a Council member.^*

2. The member has a good record of meeting attendance.^*

3. The member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

4. The member is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing policies.^*

5. The member frequently expresses his opinion at Council meetings.^*

6. The member is a good listener at Council meetings.^*

7. The member follows through on things he said he would do.^*

8. When the member has a different opinion to the majority, he is able to raise it.^*

9. The member supports decisions once they are made even if he does not agree with them.^*

10.The member has created funding opportunities for the SAST during the last financial year.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The member is aware of what is expected of him as a Council member.^*

2. The member has a good record of meeting attendance.^*

3. The member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

4. The member is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing policies.^*

5. The member frequently expresses his opinion at Council meetings.^*

6. The member is a good listener at Council meetings.^*

7. The member follows through on things he said he would do.^*

8. When the member has a different opinion to the majority, he is able to raise it.^*

9. The member supports decisions once they are made even if he does not agree with them.^*

10.The member has created funding opportunities for the SAST during the last financial year.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. The Chairperson member reads the minutes, reports and other material in advance of the Council meetings.^*

2.The Chairperson is familiar with what is in the SAST’s by-laws and Governing Policies.^*

3.The Chairperson ensures that every Council member has an opportunity to be heard.^*

4.The Chairperson helps the Council to stick to the agenda.^*

5. The Chairperson is skilled at managing different points of view.^*

6. When the Chairperson has a different opinion to the majority she is able to raise it.^*

7. The Chairperson supports decisions once they are made even if she does not agree with them.^*

8. The Chairperson knows how to be direct with Council members when their behaviour needs to change.^*

9. The Chairperson helps the Council work well together.^*

10. The Chairperson demonstrates good listening skills.^*

11. The Council supports the Chairperson.^*

12. The Chairperson is effective in delegating responsibility amongst Council members.^*

Additional Comments^*

1. Could the composition, organisation and independence of the Council, including committee structures, be improved?^*

2. Should the Council’s role be expanded or reduced? If yes, state how, in your recommendations.^*

3. Does the constitution of this Council compare well to other Councils on which you may serve?^*

4. Could teamwork between the Council members and relations with management be improved?^*

5. Could Council committees be improved in terms of meeting frequency, duration, content, location and interests?^*

6. Do you think that there are any areas where ethical behaviour and compliance standards could be improved? Please give details.^*

7. Do you enjoy your involvement on this Council?^*

8. Could other elements be included in this evaluation form in the future? If yes, please list in your recommendations.^*

Additional Comments^*