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Julies Attorneys Inc. is a full-service boutique law firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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WHAT IS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE?

Corporate Governance refers to the rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It encompasses the relationships among a company’s management, board of directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders and aims to ensure that a company is run responsibly, ethically, and transparently.

Corporate Governance has become increasingly important in South Africa as the country seeks to build a more transparent and accountable business environment. There is a need for strong governance practices that can promote economic growth and social development.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FOR GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES

Public entities in South Africa are responsible for serving the public interest and operate in a transparent and accountable manner. Public entities operate within a complex legal and regulatory framework. This includes the Public Finance Management Act, the Municipal Finance Management Act, the Companies Act, and various other laws and regulations. A corporate governance attorney is essential in assisting public entities in navigating this framework, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and avoiding legal disputes.

The aim and purpose of good Corporate Governance for public entities are to ensure that:

  1. The correct principles, practices, and processes are implemented to enable public entities to operate transparent, accountable, and responsibly.
  2. Public entities are well-managed and effective and deliver quality services to the public.

Effective corporate Governance is critical to achieving these goals, and working with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney can be essential to attain good governance practices.

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

Key elements of good corporate Governance for public entities include:

  • Board composition and effectiveness: Public entities should have an independent, diverse, and effective board of directors overseeing the entity’s management.

  • Accountability and transparency: Public entities should be accountable to the public and should operate transparently, providing regular reports on their activities, finances, and performance.

  • Risk management and internal controls: Public entities should have robust systems to manage risks and internal controls to ensure that public resources are safeguarded and used efficiently and effectively.

  • Ethics and integrity: Public entities should uphold high ethical standards and promote integrity, honesty, and fairness in their operations.

  • Stakeholder engagement: Public entities should engage with stakeholders, including the public, employees, suppliers, and other partners, to ensure that their needs and concerns are considered.

  • Compliance with laws and regulations: Public entities should comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including those related to financial management, procurement, and Governance.

  • Performance management and evaluation: Public entities should regularly evaluate their performance and use this information to improve their operations and services.

Our corporate governance lawyers at Julies Attorneys Inc. will provide advice on possible areas and action plans for improvement on the specific circumstances of your corporate governance requirements.

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