Designed for and in association with the sector it certifies the organisation's alignment with the Governance Framework and denotes a good practice level of governance capability.
The Mark process requires alignment with a mandatory group of elements within the Framework. These include sound planning expressed in "outcome" terms, good practice director recruitment, clarity on the board's role, well-structured meetings and a culture of external accountability. The board undertakes the whole of board self-assessment as a first step.
The Mark process requires a Sport New Zealand accredited assessor who will work with the board on the assessment and examine a range of governance related documents. For key partners the cost is covered as part of our ongoing support. Interested organisations should contact governance@sportnz.org.nz. The Mark is awarded for a three-year period.