Governance Code Culture
The Governance Code for Culture provides guidelines for good, responsible, and transparent management of and by cultural organizations, as well as guidance on supervision. Being conscious of governance is essential for strengthening cultural organizations and maintaining a healthy sector. For example, it ensures that roles within your organization are clear and that there is no (appearance of) conflict of interest or favoritism.
The Film Association Groningen applies the Governance Code for Culture — Board-Management model.
FVG, as the board, is responsible for the preparation, adoption, and execution of policy. We strive to appoint a management team as soon as financial resources allow, in order to further professionalize the association.
In applying the principles and following the recommendations, we have therefore only assumed a board structure:
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The board itself performs executive tasks.
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The board is assisted by committees and project teams consisting of members who perform tasks on a voluntary basis.
Application of the code by FVG
The Film Association Groningen has drafted a concept "Apply and Explain" document that will be presented to the members for approval during the spring general meeting. Below is a link to the draft version.
Creating value for and within society
Principal 1
The Film Association Groningen achieves its social objectives by creating, conveying, and/or preserving cultural value.
Principal 2
The Film Association Groningen applies the principles of the Governance Code for Culture and explains how they have been implemented (“apply and explain”). The Film Association Groningen follows the recommendations and deviates from them only with justification (“apply or explain”).
Acting with integrity and awareness of one’s role
Principal 3
Board members are independent and act with integrity. They remain alert to conflicts of interest and handle conflicting interests in a transparent and careful manner.
Principal 4
Board members are aware of their own role and the mutual division of tasks, responsibilities, and authorities, and act accordingly.
Careful governance
Principal 5
The board holds final responsibility for the overall leadership, functioning, and results of the Film Association Groningen.
Principal 6
The board handles the people and resources of the Film Association Groningen with care and responsibility.
Exercising proper supervision
Principal 7
The board is responsible for its own composition and ensures expertise, diversity, and independence.