Board of Advisors Charter 顾问委员会章程
The governance framework defining the composition, role, scope and operating principles of the CSCOM Board of Advisors. 本文件定义了CSCOM顾问委员会的组成、职能、职责范围及运行原则。
Purpose 宗旨
The CSCOM Board of Advisors is established to provide independent, cross-disciplinary professional guidance on the development of governance frameworks, industry standards and strategic direction for residential homeowner project protection in Australia.
CSCOM顾问委员会的设立，旨在为澳大利亚住宅业主项目保护的治理框架、行业标准及战略方向提供独立的、跨学科的专业指导。
To develop and publish Version 1.0 of the Residential Homeowner Project Management Standard — the first governance framework designed specifically for homeowners managing residential building projects.
制定并发布《住宅业主项目管理标准》第1.0版——首个专为管理住宅建设项目的业主设计的治理框架。
Role of the Board 委员会职能
The Board serves as an independent advisory body to the Executive Director and CSCOM leadership. Its role encompasses four areas.
委员会作为独立顾问机构，为执行董事及CSCOM领导团队提供专业建议。其职能涵盖四个领域。
Scope 职责范围
The Board operates within clearly defined boundaries. Understanding what the Board does — and does not do — is essential to its credibility and effectiveness.
委员会在明确界定的范围内运作。理解委员会的职责边界，对其公信力和有效性至关重要。
The Board provides
The Board does not manage
委员会提供
委员会不负责
All Board advice is non-binding. Executive authority remains with CSCOM management.
委员会的所有建议均为非约束性。执行权力保留于CSCOM管理层。
Membership 成员组成
The Board consists of five (5) or seven (7) independent members, maintaining an odd number to support effective deliberation. Members are appointed for a one-year term, renewable at the discretion of the Executive Director.
委员会由五（5）名或七（7）名独立成员组成，保持奇数以利于有效讨论。成员任期一年，可由执行董事酌情续任。
Collectively, the Board should represent the key disciplines involved in residential construction, including construction law, client-side project management, residential construction, architecture, quantity surveying, structural engineering, and governance or dispute resolution.
委员会成员应共同代表住宅建筑涉及的关键学科，包括建筑法律、业主方项目管理、住宅建设、建筑设计、造价管理、结构工程以及治理或争议解决。
Board Members serve in their personal professional capacity and do not represent their employers or organisations.
委员会成员以个人专业身份任职，不代表其雇主或所属机构。
Appointment 任命
The Executive Director is responsible for all Board appointments, renewals, rotation and succession planning. The Executive Director may also determine the conclusion of a member's term where necessary.
执行董事负责委员会的所有任命、续任、轮换和接替规划。如有必要，执行董事亦可决定终止成员的任期。
Board composition should maintain independence, diversity of discipline and long-term alignment with CSCOM's mission. No single profession should dominate the Board.
委员会组成应保持独立性、学科多样性以及与CSCOM使命的长期一致性。任何单一专业不应主导委员会。
Meetings 会议
The Board meets quarterly — four times per year. Meetings are scheduled for a maximum of 90 minutes. Each meeting follows a structured format including agenda, minutes and action items.
委员会每季度召开一次会议，每年四次。每次会议时长不超过90分钟。每次会议遵循结构化流程，包括议程、会议记录和行动事项。
Special-purpose sessions may be convened as needed to address specific governance topics or time-sensitive matters.
如需要，可召开专题会议处理特定治理议题或时效性事务。
Each year, the Board identifies one to two priority governance topics to guide its advisory focus and deliverables for the term.
每年，委员会确定一至两项治理重点议题，以指导其本届任期的咨询方向和成果。
Governance Structure 治理架构
The Board provides independent strategic guidance. Executive authority, organisational leadership and operational management remain with the Executive Director and Executive Team.
委员会提供独立的战略指导。执行权力、组织领导和运营管理权保留于执行董事和执行团队。
The Executive Director is responsible for organisational leadership, execution, appointments, implementation and long-term development. The Board does not manage the Executive Director. The Executive Director is not an employee of the Board. The Board provides advice. The Executive Director is responsible for execution.
执行董事负责组织领导、执行、任命、实施和长期发展。委员会不管理执行董事。执行董事也不是委员会的雇员。委员会提供建议。执行董事负责执行。
Decision Making 决策机制
The Board provides
The Board does not hold
委员会提供
委员会不拥有
Final organisational decisions are made by the Executive Director and Executive Team.
最终组织决策由执行董事和执行团队负责。
Conflict of Interest 利益冲突
Board Members are expected to act with professional integrity at all times. Any actual or perceived conflict of interest must be disclosed promptly to the Executive Director.
委员会成员应始终保持专业诚信。任何实际或潜在的利益冲突必须及时向执行董事披露。
Confidentiality 保密义务
Board Members must maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information shared during their tenure. This includes strategic discussions, client information, Board papers and internal documents.
委员会成员必须对其任期内获知的所有非公开信息严格保密。包括战略讨论、客户信息、委员会文件和内部文件。
Confidentiality obligations continue after a member's term concludes.
保密义务在成员任期结束后继续有效。
Resignation & Removal 辞任与免职
Members may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Executive Director. The Executive Director may conclude a member's term on the basis of non-participation, breach of confidentiality, conflict of interest, breach of code of conduct or reputational damage to CSCOM.
成员可随时以书面通知执行董事的方式辞任。执行董事可基于以下原因终止成员任期：不参与活动、违反保密义务、利益冲突、违反行为准则或对CSCOM声誉造成损害。
Where practical, members should be given an opportunity to respond before a decision is made.
在可行的情况下，成员应在决定做出前获得回应的机会。
Charter Review 章程修订
This Charter will be reviewed and refined as CSCOM evolves. Material amendments should be developed in consultation with the Board where practical. The final version of any amendment is published by the Executive Director.
本章程将随CSCOM的发展持续审查和完善。在可行的情况下，重大修订应征询委员会意见。任何修订的最终版本由执行董事发布。
Five Principles 五项原则
Independent
Board Members bring their own professional judgement. Advice is given freely, without direction from CSCOM management or external parties.
Constructive
The Board exists to build, not to oversee. Its value lies in the quality and practicality of its advice, not in authority over management.
Transparent
Governance frameworks, standards and key decisions are published openly. The public has a right to understand how CSCOM governs itself.
Respectful
Diverse perspectives are heard and considered. Professional disagreement is welcomed as part of rigorous governance practice.
Execution Remains with Management
The Board advises. The Executive Director and Executive Team decide and deliver. Clear separation between advice and authority is what makes both effective.
独立
委员会成员以自身专业判断提供建议。建议的提出不受CSCOM管理层或外部方的指导。
建设性
委员会的存在是为了建设，而非监督。其价值在于建议的质量和实用性，而非对管理层的权力。
透明
治理框架、标准和关键决策公开发布。公众有权了解CSCOM如何治理自身。
尊重
多元观点被倾听和考虑。专业分歧被视为严谨治理实践的组成部分。
执行权属于管理层
委员会提供建议。执行董事和执行团队负责决策和交付。建议与权力之间的清晰分离，是两者有效运作的基础。
Governance Structure Explained 治理架构说明
An independent advisory body of 5–7 professionals providing cross-disciplinary guidance on governance, standards and strategy. The Board does not manage CSCOM. It provides advice.
由5至7名专业人士组成的独立顾问机构，在治理、标准和战略方面提供跨学科指导。委员会不管理CSCOM，而是提供建议。
Responsible for organisational leadership, execution, appointments, implementation and long-term development. The Executive Director receives Board advice but retains full decision-making authority.
负责组织领导、执行、任命、实施和长期发展。执行董事接受委员会建议，但保留完整的决策权。
Responsible for operational delivery across all CSCOM functions. Reports to the Executive Director.
负责CSCOM所有职能的运营交付。向执行董事汇报。
Owner Advisory delivers protection and advisory services to homeowners. Partner Network manages the trust partner ecosystem. Technology Platform develops and maintains digital tools, AI and the owner portal. Operations handles organisational administration and quality assurance.
业主咨询为业主提供保护和咨询服务。合作网络管理信任合作伙伴生态系统。技术平台开发和维护数字工具、AI及业主门户。运营负责组织行政管理和质量保障。
Frequently Asked Questions 常见问题
Governance Library 治理文件库
All governance documents are published here as part of CSCOM's commitment to transparency and accountability.
所有治理文件在此公开发布，作为CSCOM对透明和问责承诺的一部分。