Organizational structure
We formally established as a Yayasan, or non-profit foundation, and is registered under the name 'Sustainable Environmental and Social NLC Foundation,' with environmental, social, and humanitarian goals. The NLC foundation is supported by the Advisory, Supervisory, and Executive Board.
Advisory board
The Advisory Board/Pembina of the NLC has a primary role to advise the Executive Board/Pengurus, on day-to-day operations. Pembina comprises one representative from
each of the following 6 (six) NLC member universities.
The NLC Strategic Plan (which comprises this Business Plan) is established by Pembina. Advisory Board members are authorized to act as decision makers regarding:
- Advisory board Amendments to the articles of association;
- Appointment and dismissal of members of the Supervisory and Executive members;
- General Policies determination of the foundation based on the foundation’s articles of association;
- Ratification of programs and budget drafting; and
- The merger or dissolution of foundations.
Supervisory board
The Supervisory Board/Pengawas is in charge of supervising and advising the Executive Board on the NLC’s activities. Its mandated activities include carrying out an internal audit of the foundation’s finances.
Furthermore, Pengawas is in charge of ensuring the technical aspects of the NLC’s services are always of excellent quality.
Pengawas membership is voluntary until the NLC foundation financial state allows for paid positions. Members serve fiveyears terms.
Executive board
The Executive Director, Operations Manager, Finance and Administration Officer, and Marketing Officer form up the Management team. These positions are in charge of such NLC’s management, coordination, and business growth for the benefit of the foundation. The first three positions have required responsibilities as chairman, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. Their positions are for a five-year terms.
Management develops the work program and draft annual budget for authorization, delivers explanations on all matters raised by the Supervisory Board, and is responsible for carrying out their tasks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Management is also in charge of drafting Standard Operating Procedures (Anggaran Dasar/AD) and Operational Arrangements (Anggaran Rumah Tangga/ART) for Advisory Board approval.
Mandatory Meetings
All board members, managers, and supervisors will gather for an Annual Planning & Budgeting Meeting, to discuss:
- All actions completed throughout the course of a full year; and
- Annual Fiscal Year Report (begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 (one full year))
The board of NLC will gather at least once a year to:
- Discuss the foundation's assets, rights, and duties as a foundational basis to plan for the future year; and
- Review the annual report, work programs, and draft annual budget provided by management.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) NLC Foundation – NLC Member Universities
Work agreements between the foundation and the six member university institutions are formalised by their separate Memorandums of Understanding. The Memorandum of Understanding specifies each university's contribution to the NLC in terms of personnel as well as other resources.