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Corporate Governance
The Singapore Heart Foundation and its affairs are managed by the Board of Directors (BOD).
Policy for selection and recruitment of the BOD is guided by the EXCO/Nominations Committee’s Terms of Reference. The BOD is comprised of 12 elected members and up to 8 co-opted members that, within the limits established by the Constitution of the SHF, are appointed at the Annual General Meeting. Of the elected members, at least 3 shall be drawn from the medical profession, of whom at least one shall be a member of the Singapore Cardiac Society. There shall also be persons who are not from the medical profession.
The Board’s performance and effectiveness is assessed annually when individual members complete a self-evaluation checklist for submission to the Chairman for review.
The Board appoints and determines the terms of reference of the various Committees.
Whistle-Blowing Policy
The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) has a whistle-blowing policy which provides an avenue for stakeholders to raise genuine concerns relating to any aspect of SHF’s operations, including serious breaches of the Code of Conduct by employees in a safe and secure manner. The process allows reporting in good faith, without the fear of adverse consequences or retaliation. The SHF hopes to promote positive working environment that is inclusive and aboveboard. All activities should be conducted with the utmost care and concern for relevant stakeholders, especially the interests of our beneficiaries as priority. SHF does not tolerate misconduct by members, volunteers, staff, or service providers in the course of their work.
This policy applies to all Board members, Committee members, SHF employees, volunteers, and all internal and external stakeholders.
