Governance

Welcome to the Australian Institute of Architect’s Governance page. On this page you will find the Institute's Annual Report, Articles of Association, Code of Professional Conduct, Member Consultation Policy, Privacy Policy and Strategic Plan.

Annual Report

The Institute's state and territory, corporate, public and financial activities for previous years are outlined in the relevant Annual Reports below.

To request a hard copy version of the latest annual report contact the Executive Support Team.

2012 Annual Report

Articles of Association

Since formation in 1929, first registration in NSW in 1930, and now with ASIC, the “constitution” of the not-for-profit corporation limited by guarantee is the Institute’s Memorandum and Articles of Association. Its content is amended from time to time by the Institute’s voting members at a general meeting.

The Regulations set procedures expanding on aspects of the Articles and are made and varied from time to time by National Council – the Board of the Institute.

Code of Professional Conduct

This is the code governing the conduct of members of the Australian Institute of Architects after 31 January 2006.

Member Consultation Policy

This policy governs the Institute's engagement with members and stakeholders.

Privacy Policy

This policy governs the Institute's collection and use of members' and stakeholders' information.

Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan is the organisation’s blueprint. It is based on a suite of defined strategic outcomes and objectives, considered from the following four key perspectives: stakeholder perspective, internal processes, learning and growth and financial perspective.

The Strategy Map defines how the Institute will achieve its goals.

Stakeholder perspective
Outcomes Objectives
S1 Membership of the Institute is valued
S11 To deliver and promote valued, inspiring and relevant services and events to support practice, members and prospective members
S12 To embrace diversity and ensure equitable access to the benefits of membership regardless of location, gender, age or ability
S13 To recognise and promote members' contributions and achievements
S14 To structure and promote membership appropriate to all career stages and circumstances
S15 To expand outreach to non-members within the profession
S1 Partners are strong and aligned with the Institute
S21 To develop effective collaboration with subsidiaries, relevant corporations and industry stakeholders
S1 Public policy on architecture and the built environment is substantial and effective
S31 To influence government and the community to recognise and deliver quality architecture and a sustainable built environment
S1 The community values architects as leading professionals
S11 To deliver and promote valued, inspiring and relevant services and events to support practice, members and prospective members
S12 To embrace diversity and ensure equitable access to the benefits of membership regardless of location, gender, age or ability
S13 To recognise and promote members' contributions and achievements
S14 To structure and promote membership appropriate to all career stages and circumstances
S15 To expand outreach to non-members within the profession
Internal processes perspective
Outcomes Objectives
P1 Effective engagement with members and stakeholders
P11 To deliver effective communications to members and stakeholders
P12 To effectively respond to input and feedback from members and stakeholders
P2 Exemplar employer
P21 To attract, engage and retain exceptional people through best practice human resources management and operating environments
P3 Exemplary governance
P31 To encourage and facilitate members engagement in policy-making
P32 To implement best practice in governance
Learning and growth perspective
Outcomes Objectives
L1 Future of the profession is secured through knowledge development and transfer
L11 To influence and contribute to the development of architectural education and research
L12 To develop dynamic knowledge databases for the benefit of members, the profession and the community
L2 Members achieve excellence through life-long learning
L21 To require members to develop their knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development
L3 The Institute acknowledges its presence and responsibility in a global context
L31 To foster links and collaborate with overseas architectural organisations
L32 To promote Australian architecture internationally
L33 To encourage member awareness of global issues affecting the built environment
L4 The Institute is an innovative, learning organisation
L41 To develop organisational skills and resources to lead change and achieve the strategic vision
Financial perspective
Outcomes Objectives
F1 Financial strength to lead
F11 To grow the value of group net assets to achieve economic sustainability
F12 To grow the value of group net assets to achieve economic sustainability
F2 Effective financial management
F21 To maximise management effectiveness through timely, transparent and comprehensive financial reporting, analysis and forecasting

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Australian Institute of Architects
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