- Leaders have clearly defined mandates and responsibilities as well as the skills, knowledge and available resources to lead effectively.
- A formal code of conduct is adopted by the organization.
- Appropriate structures and processes are in place to ensure the organization is free of influence by prejudice, bias or conflicts of interest.
- Members of the governing body exercise leadership by conducting themselves in accordance with high standards of behavior, as a role model for others in the organization.
- Good governance flows from a shared ethos or culture, with this being expressed as values and demonstrated in behaviour.