Legal Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers of Charities and Not-for-Profits and Risk Management

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B. OVERVIEW OF TOPICS

•Definition of Directors and Officers

•What Are The Requirements To Be Qualified as a Director Under Corporate Legislation?

•Different Types of Organizations

•Common Law Duties and Liabilities

•Statutory Duties and Liabilities

•Due diligence through good governance

–Appropriate Screening During The Director Recruitment Process

–Developing and Implementing a Conflict of Interest Policy