Leadership Through Inclusive Participation

Governance

How the association is run, and how it answers for itself

The association operates under its adopted constitution and adheres to:

  • The Association's Constitution
  • University of Papua New Guinea regulations
  • Internal code of conduct
  • Established leadership and reporting structures
  • Applicable laws of Papua New Guinea

All activities are conducted with emphasis on professionalism, accountability, and coordination.

Financial Management

The association's funds are sourced from:

  • Membership fees
  • Fundraising activities
  • Donations and sponsorship

The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining proper financial records, including presentation of financial reports annually.

The association currently does not have a dedicated bank account. Instead, it operates through the Treasurer as a Trustee, and financial reporting is reviewed by the association's leadership annually.

Digital Systems & Platforms

UPNG HSA has a dedicated Google Workspace that runs both its Executive and Triangle Programme functions.

Social & media platforms:

  • Website
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
Governance & Stewardship

How the association is run and funded

Governing Basis

What Governs Us

  • The Association's Constitution
  • University of Papua New Guinea regulations
  • Internal code of conduct
  • Established leadership and reporting structures
  • Applicable laws of Papua New Guinea
Structure & Succession

Governing Structure & Succession

A Federated Governance Structure — a hybrid model combining the Main Executive Council (the association's centralized oversight) with the incorporated Triangle Programme and its support committee (the decentralized programme execution body).

Main Executive Council: succession is through the association's annual election, based on students' votes and consensus. Triangle Programme: this body retains autonomy in succession planning to ensure smooth continuity during leadership transitions.

Accountability

Accountability Standard

All activities are conducted with emphasis on professionalism, accountability, and coordination.

Digital Systems

Digital Systems & Platforms

UPNG HSA runs a dedicated Google Workspace supporting both Executive and Triangle Programme functions.

Social & media platforms:

  • Website
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
Financial Management

Funding Sources

  • Membership fees
  • Fundraising activities
  • Donations and sponsorship
Financial Management

Treasurer's Responsibility

  • Maintain proper financial records
  • Record financial activity
  • Present financial reports annually
Financial Management

Current Arrangement

The association currently does not have a dedicated bank account. It operates through the Treasurer as a Trustee, and financial reporting is reviewed annually by association leadership.

Online

Digital Presence

Official Records

Read the source documents

Constitution, financial reports, and other official records are available on the Documents page.

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