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  • BS 13500:2013

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    Code of practice for delivering effective governance of organizations

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-08-2013

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Terms and definitions
    3 Establishing an effective governance system
    4 Principles that underpin an effective governance system
    5 Implementing governance
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Governance policy development: Areas
            that typical governance policies might cover
    Annex B (informative) - Examples of different stakeholder
            profiles for different organizations
    Annex C (informative) - Examples of handling multiple roles
    Annex D (informative) - Self-assessment checklist
    Annex E (informative) - Map of BS 13500 against the UK
            Corporate Governance Code 2012 [2]
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes recommendations and guidance for the effective delivery of governance.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This British Standard gives recommendations and guidance for the effective delivery of governance. It is applicable to all organizations, whether large or small, public or private, listed or unlisted, not-for-profit or for-profit, and is intended to promote an integrated system for effective governance that encompasses accountability, direction and control.

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    Committee G/1
    Development Note Supersedes 12/30228065 DC. (09/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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