Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 139 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Corporate Secretariat The Corporate Secretariat (C-SECT) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality secretarial services and administrative support to the Council and the Executive Committee, which are two top authorities of the CIC. It is instrumental in ensuring the CIC meets all statutory and appointment obligations, while also maintaining corporate integrity and governance standards. C-SECT aids the Council in making significant policy decisions and setting strategic directions. To enhance the quality of meeting documentation and correspondence, C-SECT has implemented Grade Management for secretariat staff of the CIC. Additionally, it is responsible for developing governance systems and procedures, formulating corporate policies and guidelines, preparing documentation frameworks and templates, and providing ongoing training on relevant topics for CIC staff. Strengthening Corporate Governance Standards and Enhancing Secretarial Services In 2024, C-SECT organised four interactive and refresher training workshops focused on corporate governance and writing skills. Utilising Grade Management, C-SECT conducted thorough evaluations and offered constructive feedback to improve the quality of secretarial services provided by various CIC business units on a regular basis. Additionally, C-SECT revised the Corporate Secretariat Operation Manual to incorporate the latest operational practices for the benefit of secretarial staff. Publishing Informative Materials C-SECT published and distributed the bilingual CIC 2024 Major Work Plans in March 2024. To ensure easy access, the electronic version was also uploaded to the CIC website. Additionally, during the orientation for new Council Members, C-SECT provided them with an “Information for Council Members” booklet. In March 2024, C-SECT released and distributed the bilingual CIC 2024 Major Work Plans. To facilitate access, the electronic version was made available on the CIC website. Furthermore, during the orientation for new Council Members, C-SECT provided an Information for Council Members Booklet to assist them in their roles. In light of the changes in the corporate governance structure that took effect on 1 May 2024, C-SECT reviewed and updated the Corporate Governance Manual in May and uploaded onto the CIC website for public access.