Family Council
A forum for accountability.
A formal governing body that brings family representatives together and creates a place for decisions and accountability.
—What we do
Where the family governs.
A family council is a formal governing body. It brings family representatives together and creates a structured forum for decision-making and accountability, separate from day-to-day management of the business.
- Family council charter and terms of reference
- Composition, roles and tenure
- Meeting cadence and decision rules
- Relationship to the board and management
- Communication and reporting protocols
- Education and next-generation involvement
DCFB registered
Multi-branch family groups
Families large enough that informal conversation no longer keeps everyone aligned.
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Family Constitution
Principles governing decisions and shared assets.
Succession Planning
A defined process for transitioning leadership and ownership.
Structuring
Trusts, holding companies and ownership structures.
—Family Governance—
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