Governance Training for Committee Members

Most governance failures are not deliberate. They happen because committee members were never properly briefed on what their roles require, what the rules say, or what good practice looks like. A treasurer who does not understand financial controls, a secretary who is unsure how to write minutes, or a president who is unclear on meeting procedure — these gaps create real risk for the organisation. Falcon's training is practical and straightforward. It focuses on what committee members actually need to know to do their jobs well — not theory, but real application to the way societies and associations operate in Malaysia.
Good governance does not happen automatically. It depends on committee members and office bearers who understand their roles, know what is expected of them, and have the confidence to carry out their responsibilities properly. Falcon's governance training is designed to build exactly that.
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roles of office bearers
Roles of office bearers and committee members A clear breakdown of what each role requires — president, secretary, treasurer, and general committee members — including their individual duties, responsibilities, and accountability to the organisation and its members.
meeting governance
Meeting governance and documentation How to plan, convene, and conduct committee meetings, AGMs, and EGMs properly — covering notice requirements, quorum, agenda management, voting, and the secretary's role during the meeting.
Resolutions
Minutes and resolutions What good minutes look like, what must be recorded and how, how to write a resolution in the correct form, and why accurate documentation matters for governance and compliance.
financial
Financial discipline and internal controls The treasurer's responsibilities, fund management basics, payment approval processes, petty cash controls, bank signatories, and the financial practices that every committee member should understand.
branch report
Branch reporting and oversight How the central committee oversees branch governance — including what reports branches should submit, what oversight the central committee should exercise, and how to identify and address branch compliance gaps.
filing system
Filing systems and records management How to maintain organised, accessible, and audit-ready records — covering document filing structure, what to keep and for how long, and how to prepare records for ROS compliance and annual returns.
governance
Governance continuity and handover How to manage the transition when office bearers change — what needs to be handed over, how to brief incoming committee members, and how to protect institutional knowledge when key people leave.
each role bearer
Each office bearer role covers Training can be delivered to the full committee or focused on the specific needs of individual roles.
What participants gain
  • A clear understanding of their individual role and responsibilities
  • Confidence in running and participating in meetings properly
  • Practical skills in minute-writing and resolution documentation
  • Better understanding of financial controls and accountability
  • Awareness of ROS and eROSES obligations relevant to their role
  • A stronger governance culture across the committee as a whole
Ready to build a stronger committee?

Contact Falcon to discuss a governance training session tailored to your organisation's committee and current needs.