NTSCORP Purpose, Vision and Values
Our vision is to promote social justice and economic, cultural and social independence for the Traditional Owners of the lands, seas and waters.
Our purpose is to assist Traditional Owners achieve this vision through native title and other appropriate mechanisms and initiatives.
Our purpose at all times, it is essential that the values of NTSCORP are actively promoted and pursued. They are:
- Respect for Elders and other members of the community;
- A commitment to achieve positive outcomes for our clients and community;
- Advance the capacity of self-determination and community building for Traditional Owners;
- To act in a professional, honest and accountable manner;
- To provide efficient, fair and transparent performance of our functions; and
- To provide a safe, diverse and trusting workplace
The Company and our Company Members
NTSCORP is a public company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) on the 5th December 2001.
NTSCORP operates primarily as a Native Title Service Provider. Our core funding is provided by the Federal Government (the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) in accordance with s203FE of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). This funding allows the company to provide services to Traditional Owners; specifically to assist them exercise their legal rights under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
Excellent corporate governance is vital to NTSCORP and allows us to better assist in the delivery of services to our clients. The company’s constitution is regularly reviewed to reflect our commitment to open, transparent and efficient governance and is included in this publication. It was amended during the reporting period (please refer to Corporate Governance section on page 21 below for more details).
Chairperson
The position of chairperson was created on 3 May 2005 when the board elected Mr Michael Bell as inaugural chairperson of NTSCORP. Mr Bell has continued in this capacity since that date.
Deputy Chairperson
The position of deputy chairperson was created on 6 June 2005. NTSCORP’s deputy chairperson, Mr Jim Wright, was elected as the inaugural deputy chairperson and has continued to represent the company in this capacity since that date.
Company Secretary
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the company’s constitution the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Warren Mundine, serves as the Company Secretary. Since the formation of the company, there have been two (2) Company Secretaries. They are:
- Mr Eddie Senatore.
Mr Senatore served as company secretary for the period 5 December 2001 – 26 September 2003 - Mr Warren Mundine.
Mr Mundine was appointed company secretary on 26 September 2003 and continues to serve the company in this capacity.
