Welcome to the HSE Code of Governance Web Page – your point of access to the principles, policies, procedures, and guidelines by which the HSE directs and controls its functions and manages its business. In support of a cohesive best practice corporate governance infrastructure, it is intended to guide the Board, the Management Team and all those working within the HSE and the agencies funded by the HSE, in performing their duties to the highest standards of accountability, integrity and propriety.
Choose from the sections and documents below to learn more.
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Introduction and Overview
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Part 1 of the Code of Governance provides information on the development of the Code, the guiding principles and governing legislation. |
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HSE Board
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Part 2 of the Code of Governance details the working of the Board, specific responsibilities of the Chairman and CEO, as Accounting Officer, Terms of Reference for standing committees of the Board (Audit, Risk and Remuneration & Organisation Committees), as well as the Internal Audit Function. |
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Operational Policies, Procedures, Codes
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Part 3 of the Code of Governance is concerned with the organisational, financial and operational control procedures. These include a wide range of written policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPGs). These are essential to ensure that organisational governance in the HSE is robust and effective. The range of PPGs is detailed under the various functional areas. Choose from the options below for a brief overview:
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Assurance Framework
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Part 4 of the Code of Governance is concerned with the Assurance Framework. There is an obligation on the HSE Board to be satisfied that comprehensive strategies, policies, and procedures comprising the Code of Governance are in place, are implemented and their effectiveness demonstrated. The Assurance Framework provides the HSE with a comprehensive method for providing this assurance to the Board. |
Last updated on: 18 / 11 / 2011