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Most of Victoria's environmental resources are managed by agencies that are established and operate under laws made by parliament. These agencies manage water, public land, and other natural resources on behalf of the Victorian government and are accountable through their minister to parliament. DSE supports and oversees these agencies on behalf of the responsible ministers. It is 'an extension of the minister'. On Board is the central place for governance information about DSE agencies. It offers board members and other interested readers information about governance requirements, governance guides and resources, the functions of DSE agencies, and board vacancies (expressions of interest). Unless otherwise specified, the information on On Board applies to all DSE agencies. For easier reading, the following terms are used:

'board' means the agency's governing body (e.g. board, committee, council, panel, advisory body, etc.)
'board member' means a member of the agency's governing body (including directors, board members, committee members, council members, panel members, etc.).

		Basic requirements for good governance What board members must know and do to perform their role effectively: your agency's governance framework and functions the roles and relationships of key stakeholders your over-arching duties and responsibilities the required standards of conduct your appointment and conditions of tenure essential board policies (and DSE model policies), including meeting and decision-making procedures your agency's strategic and business planning obligations your agency's monitoring and reporting obligations (e.g. annual reporting) key requirements for the employment of staff your agency's key documents (and board charter).
		Governance guides and resources DSE guide to good governance - board members (a key resource) related support modules (e.g. model policies, guidance notes, case studies, links to topics on the State Services Authority website) e-alerts (know when On Board is updated and receive governance news) glossary (governance terms)
		About DSE agencies information about the various DSE agencies and their functions governance support provided by DSE divisions
		Board vacancies current vacancies (expressions of interest) information for applicants