Treasurer

Purpose of the role

To safeguard DCCG’s financial health by ensuring accurate records, transparent reporting, and sustainable resource use. The Treasurer ensures compliance with financial obligations while also supporting long-term planning and strategic investment. Fulfilled well, this role enables DCCG to meet present commitments while building financial resilience and opportunity for the community’s future.

Why this matters

Without sound financial stewardship, DCCG risks instability, loss of trust, and inability to deliver on its mission. With strong financial management, DCCG demonstrates transparency, sustainability, and accountability — leaving a foundation of financial resilience for future generations.

What good looks like

• Poor outcome: Financial records are inaccurate or neglected, reporting is unclear, and resources are misused. If this continues, DCCG risks insolvency, loss of trust, and failure to meet obligations.
• Expected outcome: Financial records are accurate, reporting is clear, and resources are used responsibly. When sustained, DCCG remains stable, transparent, and trusted.
• Excellent outcome: Financial management is strategic, transparent, and future-focused. When achieved, DCCG sets a benchmark for financial stewardship and builds long-term sustainability and growth.

The work of the role

Financial record keeping

To maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Without accurate records, decision-making and compliance are compromised; strong record-keeping creates clarity and accountability for the future.

• Poor: Records are inconsistent or unreliable, weakening governance and risking compliance issues.
• Expected: Records are accurate, reliable, and support ongoing financial accountability.
• Excellent: Records form a clear financial history, strengthening trust and enabling future planning.

Budgeting and planning

To prepare budgets that align with DCCG’s mission and support long-term sustainability. Without planning, resources are wasted or misallocated; sound budgeting ensures resources strengthen DCCG now and in the future.

• Poor: Budgets are unrealistic or absent, creating instability and risk.
• Expected: Budgets are realistic and aligned with mission, sustaining financial stability.
• Excellent: Budgets are strategic and forward-looking, enabling DCCG to invest in growth and resilience.

Resource stewardship

To ensure resources are used responsibly and sustainably. Misuse of resources undermines trust and sustainability; stewardship ensures resilience for future generations.

• Poor: Resources are wasted or misused, weakening financial sustainability.
• Expected: Resources are used responsibly, sustaining trust and operations.
• Excellent: Resources are optimised for long-term impact, leaving a legacy of resilience and confidence.

Values

The Treasurer role embodies stewardship, transparency, and responsibility. By managing DCCG’s finances with integrity and foresight, the Treasurer secures trust and sustainability for the organisation. This role aligns with DCCG’s values of accountability, stewardship of resources, and future orientation. When these values are lived, DCCG is positioned for long-term financial resilience and growth that benefits the community for generations.