Governance and Leadership

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1. Introduction

This Governance Manual consolidates all key governance, compliance, and operational policy documents of the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA). It aims to guide the Executive Board, Secretariat, Members, and Partners in executing their roles with clarity, transparency, and accountability.

2. Purpose

To serve as the primary internal control and governance reference document, aligning UFLA operations with its Constitution, national legislation, and international best practices.

3. Components of the Governance Manual

This manual is composed of the following key sections:

Board Charter: Defines the roles, responsibilities, composition, and conduct of the UFLA Executive Board.
Corporate Governance Policy: Outlines UFLA’s commitment to governance principles such as transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
Compliance Policy: Establishes UFLA’s framework for legal, regulatory, and internal compliance (See Section 6).
Finance Manual: Provides guidelines on budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and resource accountability.

Human Resource (HR) Manual: Details policies on staff recruitment, performance management, benefits, and code of conduct.
Board Remuneration Guidelines: Describes allowances and ethical considerations for Board service.
Founder’s Clause: Recognizes the founding contribution and advisory rights of Mr. Daniel Ayebare.

4. Governance Principles

UFLA is committed to the following principles:

Strategic leadership and stewardship
Stakeholder participation and inclusivity
Ethical decision-making and integrity
Performance accountability and service excellence

5. Governance Structure Overview

General Assembly: Supreme organ consisting of all registered members.
Executive Board: 5 to 9 members providing strategic direction and oversight.
Secretariat: Operational team led by the Executive Director and supported by programmatic and administrative staff.
Committees: Standing and ad-hoc committees such as Finance, Programs, Governance & Nominations, and Audit & Risk.

6. Compliance Policy

The compliance framework ensures adherence to all legal and ethical standards by UFLA.

Legal Compliance Areas: NGO Act, URSB, URA, Labour Law, Data Protection Act, AMLA
Internal Compliance Areas: Policies, procedures, member conduct, safeguarding

Oversight: Executive Director, Compliance Focal Point, Internal Audit
Mechanisms: Training, declarations, reporting, sanctions, whistleblower protection

For full details, refer to the attached UFLA Compliance Policy Document.

7. Review and Amendment

This Governance Manual shall be reviewed every three (3) years or as necessary. Amendments must be approved by the Executive Board and recorded in the General Assembly.