Principle 5: The Rulebook
Documents that outline duties, powers, roles and responsibilities
An organisation should clearly define and document its structure and the duties, responsibilities and powers of members, directors, committees and management.
| Standard | 2021 Avg | 2022 Avg | 2023 Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | The organisation should be a legal entity incorporated under the legislation which best fits its size, need and jurisdiction | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.95 |
| 5.2 | The organisation should have a staggered rotation system for directors, with term limits and a maximum tenure of no longer than 10 years. A director may serve on the Board for a maximum of 12 years if appointed as chair of the organisation or to a senior position with an international federation | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.62 |
| 5.3 | A director who has completed the maximum term on the board is not eligible to stand as a director for that organisation for a period of at least three years | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.16 |
| 5.4 | The board has a process for inducting new directors | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.98 |
| 5.5 | The board operates under a documented board charter | N/A | 3.0 | 3.15 |