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Title / Explain governance in recreation management
Level / 3 / Credits / 4
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the role and function of governance structures in recreation management; explain governance and management and their relationship; and explain the role of governance structures in relation to their stakeholders.
Classification / Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport - Management
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1Recreation is an activity through which leisure may be experienced and enjoyed. Recreation involves freely chosen activities engaged in for wellbeing. Recreation activities include: sport, fitness and health, art and crafts, outdoor pursuits, hobbies, continuing education, ngā mahi a te rēhia, and activities with a service orientation. Participation in recreation has individual, community, and social benefits.
2For the purposes of this unit standard evidence is required of two differing governance structures. These include the governance structure of candidate’s workplace or place of work experience, and one of board, committee, collective, council, or co-operative.
3Sources including legislation relevant to this unit standard may include – Companies Act 1993; Charitable Trusts Act 1957; Commerce Act 1986; Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Incorporated Societies Act 1908; Local Government Act 1974 and 2002; The Treaty of Waitangi - Tiriti o Waitangi; and the Privacy Act 1993, and subsequent amendments.
4In addition, some boards and other governance structures operate under special enabling legislation specific to their organisation, for example; Auckland Regional Council operates the Ericsson Stadium under a local authority act, the Mount Smart Regional Recreation Centre Act 1985, No.10.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the role and function of governance structures in recreation management.
Evidence requirements
1.1Explanation describes the characteristics of governance structures.
1.2Explanation identifies and describes the processes for appointing and/or electing governance personnel.
1.3Explanation describes the role and function of selected governance structures in relation to policy, planning, and monitoring.
Outcome 2
Explain governance and management and their relationship.
Evidence requirements
2.1Explanation identifies and describes powers of governance personnel in terms of legislation and governing articles, rules, and constitutions.
2.2Explanation identifies and describes roles and responsibilities of managers in terms of plans, policies, and reporting.
2.3Explanation identifies and describes the role of governance in relation to management.
Outcome 3
Explain the role of the governance structures in relation to their stakeholders.
Rangestakeholders include iwi and may include – clients, constituents, members, donors, government, supporter groups.
Evidence requirements
3.1Explanation identifies the stakeholders of the selected organisations.
3.2Explanation describes the roles and responsibilities of the organisation in meeting the needs of the identified stakeholders.
3.3Explanation identifies and describes mechanisms for facilitating communication between the organisations and the identified stakeholders.
3.4Explanation describes systems of accountability for organisations in relation to their obligations to their stakeholders.
Planned review date / 31 December 2012Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 22 November 1996 / 31 December 2012
Revision / 2 / 14 February 2000 / 31 December 2012
Review / 3 / 22 January 2002 / 31 December 2012
Review / 4 / 12 February 2010 / 31 December 2012
Rollover and Revision / 5 / 20 May 2011 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0099
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