The appointment of a new Chief Executive is one of the most important decisions – if not the most important decision – which an RSL Board has to make and it is one which must be got right. The whole process is a very public advertisement – good or bad – for an RSL.

The relationship between the chair and the chief executive is a key partnership in any organisation but little attention has been devoted to exploring or developing these relationships. This summary is drawn from a report which examines the nature of the relationship in Registered Social Landlords

This document sets out a Code of Best Practice for Board members of the Housing Corporation (the Corporation). It draws on the Cabinet Office Guidance on Codes of Practice for Board Members of Public Bodies issued in February 2000 and on the Corporation’s own experience and practices developed over nearly 40 years of existence

This report offers guidance on issues relating to shareholding membership. It stems from an IGP funded research project that gathered information on current practice.

Key issues for board members of start up "transfer" organisations

The human and organisational dimensions of stock transfer

The role of warranties in stock transfer

A good practice guide on risk management aimed at smaller housing associations.

This document follows our introduction of a risk based regulatory approach, and describes in more detail how we regulate housing associations’ governance.

This document sets out in detail how we will deliver risk based regulation.