Board

Our Directors bring a range of skills, vision and experience to Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute's (FECRI) Board.  The Board collectively supports our vision to bring hope to those touched by cancer through world-class research.

Our Board Directors are responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

  • Developing/approving the vision, purpose and values of the organisation
  • Approving/developing a strategic plan
  • Approving/developing a service plan
  • Approving key organisational policies
  • Approving the budget and monitoring expenditure
  • Appointing and holding the Senior Management accountable for implementing the plan within the context of organisational policy and the approved budget
  • Ensuring legal requirements are met
  • Develop a risk management plan and ensuring it is implemented
  • Ensuring quality of services and research
  • Ensuring there are adequate funds and resources for the organisation
  • Ensuring the board is functioning well, reviewing the work of the board and planning for the succession and orientation of board members

Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 12 March 2004, is an income tax exempt health promotion charity, and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient.