Governance & Management

Mudgee Community Preschool Incorporated is governed by a voluntary Board of Management made up of preschool parents and members of the community . Services that are managed by the community are more able to:

• make decisions which reflect their community and its culture
• be well connected to their community
• be responsive to their community
• adjust service delivery quickly
• develop social capital by building connections, relationships and networks for families
• contribute to the development of capable, healthy communities.

Members of the board are elected by members of the organisation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The board’s role is to govern the organisation for the following twelve months. The board is ultimately responsible for meeting the organisation’s legal obligations and ensuring its on-going viability.

To ensure that the Preschool meets its objectives, the board employs a Director to manage the day to day operations of the service. The Director is also the Nominated Supervisor of both campuses of the Preschool. The effectiveness of the organisation depends on a well defined partnership between the board and the director.

Please note:  All members of the Board are required to have a Working with Children Check, a Criminal History record check and to complete a PA02 form for submission to the regulatory authorities.  

• Mudgee Community Preschool is governed by a voluntary Board of Management comprising six directors who are elected early each year at the Annual General Meeting by members of  Mudgee Community Preschool Incorporated Association .
• The Board directors must be members of the Association.
• The Board of Management holds a Provider Approval granted under the Children Education and Care Services National Law (NSW). This approval authorizes the Board to operate the Preschool.
• The Board is accountable to members of the Preschool Association and the NSW Department of Education and Communities.
• The Board is ultimately responsible for meeting the Preschool’s legal obligations and ensuring its on-going viability.
• The Board is the employer of the staff who work for the Preschool.
• Board Meetings are held once a month at Mudgee Community Preschool. Parents may contribute ideas/issues for discussion by contacting the Director or a member of the Board.
• The NSW Department of Education and Communities is the regulatory authority responsible for licensing, accrediting and funding the Preschool. Assessment and Compliance Officers from the Department visit regularly to ensure we maintain our high standards of education and care.

The Board delegates certain responsibilities and duties to Sub Committees.  The Preschool Social Club is a standing sub-committee and reports to the Board every month.  Other sub-committees are formed as required when there are specific projects underway, eg Buildings and Grounds.

To get involved please contact the office for more details, and see the Calendar for meeting dates.