Governance Charter

Purpose of the Founding Committee

The Committee exists to:

• Steward the Institute’s mission, values, and public purpose
• Provide strategic advice on long-term direction and sector priorities
• Offer perspectives from industry, technology, academia, and policy
• Strengthen the Institute’s credibility and national profile
• Support responsible innovation across creative and media sectors

The Committee influences strategy but does not hold operational authority.

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Principles of Stewardship

Committee members uphold:

• Integrity
• Independence
• Collaboration
• Diversity and representation
• Respect for boundaries
• Commitment to public value

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Composition & Tenure

• Appointment by nomination and invitation
• Two-year renewable terms
• Chair and Deputy Chair elected internally
• External Advisors may contribute on a non-voting basis
• Membership is honorary and reflects leadership within the sector

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Responsibilities

Strategic Stewardship

Advise on priorities, sector needs, risks, opportunities, and planning.

Ethical & Cultural Leadership

Promote responsible AI adoption and ethical practice.

Ambassadorship

Represent the Institute publicly; strengthen relationships across the ecosystem.

Impact Oversight

Provide feedback on progress and the annual Impact & Transparency Report.

Clear Role Boundaries

Committee guidance is influential but advisory; operational decisions (finance, staffing, commercial activity) sit with the Executive Team.

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Meetings & Procedure

• Quarterly meetings
• Additional sessions as required
• Simple majority for quorum
• Recommendations are advisory
• Sub-groups may form for focused work

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Areas of Contribution

Members may advise on:

• Sector needs and priorities
• Partnerships
• Research and education themes
• Public positioning
• National and international engagement

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Conduct & Accountability

Members agree to act with professionalism, declare conflicts of interest, support constructive dialogue, and uphold the Institute’s values at all times.

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Review & Evolution

This Charter is reviewed annually with input from the Committee.

As the Institute matures, structural changes will be ratified by a future Board of Directors or Trustees, should one be established.

The Founding Committee will transition into an Advisory Council in due course. All members will be permanently recognised as Founding Members of Record.