The Governance Model defines ownership, accountability, and oversight across the framework. It ensures standards are applied consistently, decisions are accountable, and change is controlled.
The Governance Model establishes who is responsible for defining, applying, reviewing, and changing standards.
It provides clear accountability for decisions made under the framework, ensuring authority is appropriately delegated while maintaining oversight and consistency across the organisation.
Governance is not designed to slow decisions, but to ensure they remain defensible and aligned over time.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Governance Model is to ensure that standards and decisions are owned, applied, and reviewed within a clear accountability structure.
Specifically, it is designed to:
Define decision authority and accountability
Ensure consistent oversight and escalation
Prevent ambiguity in ownership
Support disciplined change and review
Maintain organisational confidence in outcomes
CONCEPT;EXPLANATION
Clear ownership;Each standard and decision area has a defined owner responsible for its integrity.
Delegated authority;Decision-making authority is assigned based on role, risk, and impact.
Separation of duties;Definition, application, and review roles are intentionally separated to reduce risk.
Escalation pathways;Defined routes exist for decisions that exceed delegated authority.
Framework Owner;Maintains overall integrity of the framework and approves material changes
Standard Owner;Defines, maintains, and reviews assigned standards
Decision Authority;Applies standards and decision rules within delegated limits
Reviewer / Oversight Role;Conducts an independent review of decisions, outcomes, and compliance
Escalation Authority;Resolves exceptions and decisions outside delegated thresholds
The Governance Model operates continuously alongside the framework.
Decision-makers apply standards within their delegated authority, while review and oversight roles monitor outcomes and consistency. When decisions exceed defined limits or pose elevated risk, escalation pathways are triggered.
This model ensures accountability without centralising every decision, allowing confident, consistent judgement.