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Governance roles and structures

Trustee roles and duties

There are 3 different types of trustees – responsible trustees, custodian trustees, and advisory trustees. Each have their own responsibilities and duties within the trust.

General duties for trustees include:

  • ensuring finances are well managed
  • researching potential industries
  • developing a strategic plan
  • writing reports
  • consulting and communicating with owners
  • conflict resolution and mediation.

Trustees are appointed for life or until they resign, unless the trust order states otherwise.

Trustee obligations