Board Selection and Recruitment: The Foundation Member, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society (THKMS) recruits and nominates between 10 and 16 Directors. The Board Members recruited are qualified individuals with different backgrounds and specialisations, collectively bringing considerable knowledge, judgement, and experience to the Board. Board members elect amongst themselves the various positions in the Board including a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board reviews the composition and size regularly to ensure its appropriateness. Board members serve on a voluntary basis and are not remunerated for their services. There is no THKMC staff on the current Board.

Board Training and Development: Board members are required to possess the core competencies necessary for effective governance, achieve these competencies and strive to attend suitable training or development courses to attain these, as necessary. The Administration Department from time to time, will recommend suitable training and development opportunities that Board members may consider. At the same time, Board members may request and/or be invited to participate in internal and/or external training. The Administration Department maintains a record of all training attended by Board members for record-keeping.

Evaluation of the board’s performance and effectiveness: The Board undertakes self-evaluation on its performance and effectiveness annually through a self-evaluation checklist. Feedback from Board members are compiled and discussed at the Board meeting.

Board members re-nomination and re-appointment process: Board members are appointed by THKMS, the Foundation Member. On a yearly basis, THKMS shall submit to THKMC the approved names of all Board members to serve for the next one (1) year. A letter of appointment detailing the position and commencement date signed by the Board Chairman shall be issued to all newly appointed Board members within one (1) month of the appointment date.

BOARD COMMITTEES

• Audit and Risk

• Executive

• Finance

• Fundraising

• Human Resource

• Investment

• Nomination

• Programmes and Services

• Technology

• Tender Award

• Volunteer Management and Development Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities in relation to THKMC’s financial reporting, internal control structure, risk management systems, internal and external audit functions. The Audit and Risk Committee is also responsible for providing advice and overall guidance to THKMC Management on matters relating to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).

Chairman	Members
Mr Ramasamy Dhinakaran	Mr Lee Kim Siang Prof Alex Siow

The Executive Committee assists the Board to guide Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer and Senior Management on implementation of strategies / business plans and resolution of operational issues in an efficient and timely manner, alleviating the Board’s load on such matters as well as the monitoring of the management’s performance.

Chairman	Members
Mr Chang Long Jong	Mr Ching Chiat Kwong Mr Ramasamy Dhinakaran Mr Koh Juay Meng Mr Lawrence Ng Mr Lee Kim Siang Er Ong Ser Huan Mr Sim Gim Guan Prof Alex Siow

The Finance Committee assists the Board to oversee the Charity’s finances, with regular reporting to the Board. The roles of the Finance Committee are to advise and assist the Board in setting financial policies and meeting financial objectives of the Charity, including accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow management, budgetary control and review, and capital expenditure.

Chairman	Members
Mr Sim Gim Guan	Mr Ardi S Hardjoe Mr Koh Juay Meng Mr Lawrence Ng

The Fundraising Committee assists and is mandated by the Board to oversee the fundraising activities of the Charity, with regular reporting to the Board.

Chairman	Members
Mr Ching Chiat Kwong	Mr Lawrence Ng Mr Tan Hong Boon

The Human Resource Committee assists the Board to oversee the areas of governance and management relating to human resources, including acquisition, development, performance and remuneration matters.

Chairman	Members
Mr Lawrence Ng	Mr Koh Juay Meng Mr Sim Gim Guan A/Prof Teng Su Ching

The Investment Committee recommends to the Board appropriate investment policies. The Committee consults and works with appointed investment advisors and fund managers to manage and invest funds allocated by the Board, based on approved investment guidelines and policies. It assists the Board to regularly monitor and evaluate the performance of investment portfolios, appointed investment advisors and fund managers.

Chairman	Members
Mr Phillip Tan Eng Seong	Ms Cheah Sheau Lan Mr Lee Kim Siang Mr John Teo (AMK-THK)

The Nomination Committee is responsible for Board nomination and appointment processes, based on the evaluation of the characteristics, competencies, skills, and competence of each board member.

Chairman	Members
Mr Lee Kim Siang	Mr Lawrence Ng Er Ong Ser Huan

The Programmes and Services Committee assists the Board in monitoring and reviewing programmes and services run by THKMC to ensure that the Charity’s strategic intent of serving those in need are met in an effective and efficient manner. The Committee works together with the Management to formulate new directions and introduce new initiatives to further the social impact of THKMC in the community.

Chairman	Members
Mr Lee Kim Siang	Mr Cheong Kah Meng Mr Koh Juay Meng Mr Koh Poh Kwang Mr Kun Kay Hong Mr Lawrence Ng Mr Shamsul Kamar Bin Mohamed Razali Er Ong Ser Huan Mr Tan Hong Boon

The Technology Committee assists the Board to oversee technology-related matters through advising THKMC Senior Management, and ensuring that THKMC’s technology programmes support its business objectives and strategies while providing appropriate data security and privacy.

Chairman	Members
Prof Alex Siow	Mr Dennis Ang Ms Anna Cheong Ms Miranda Ip Mr Koh Juay Meng

The Tender Award Committee supports and advises the Board on its procurement process to ensure value-for-money, fairness, transparency and competitiveness; and mitigate the risk of fraud. It assists and is mandated by the Board to review tenders and other means of procurement, above the threshold approved by the Board.

Chairman	Members
Mr Tan Hong Boon	Ms Cheah Sheau Lan Mr Koh Juay Meng

Volunteer Management and Development Committee assists the Board to manage volunteering needs across THKMC Divisions and enhance volunteering experiences.

Chairman	Members
Mr Koh Juay Meng	Mr Lau Sien Hui Mr Lawrence Ng Mr Alex Pek Mr Tan Hong Boon

CONFLICT OF INTEREST & WHISTLEBLOWING POLICIES

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• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT POLICY

THK Volunteer Management Unit (VMU)'s standard operating procedures and policy encompasses areas and boundaries set for volunteers of THK. Through this Manual, guidelines and frameworks are established to convey key messages of the organisation’s initiative to augment the workforce of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC). Other aspects of this Manual covers governance, resolving conflicts, providing support and recognition for volunteers, and bridging collaborations between internal and external stakeholders to achieve a positive, inclusive and meaningful experience.