Governance

FCA has a governance model with an independent Board and an advisory Representative Council. This ensures decisions are made by the body with the appropriate authority and expertise, while still drawing on perspectives from across the sector.

The Board is the governing body of FCA.

It is responsible for FCA’s strategic direction, financial oversight, compliance and national leadership. The Board includes both elected financial counsellor directors and appointed directors to ensure a balance of practitioner insight and professional skills.

The Representative Council provides a forum for the state and territory associations and practising financial counsellors to share views on national issues.

Its main functions are to elect the financial counsellor directors to the Board and to offer advice on matters affecting the sector nationally. The Council’s role is advisory, helping to ensure FCA’s work is informed by what is happening across jurisdictions and on the frontline.

 

FCA constitution

FCA is a company limited by guarantee (Financial Counselling Australia Ltd) under the Corporations Act (ACN 073 167 361). View the FCA Constitution.