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Objective:
To build leadership skills while serving the needs of the community.

The Gold Level participant can embark on the initiative individually or in small groups.

POLICY RELATING TO MANAGEMENT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Association's Constitution states that a Director should ensure he does not place himself in a
position whereby, directly or indirectly, his duties or interests might conflict with his duties or
interests as a Director. Disclosure of interests is required should a Director conflict with his duties
and interests. He should not participate or vote on the matter. The Association has put a Conflict
of Interest Policy for Staff and a Code of Ethics for Council Members.

In the year 2020, there are no reports nor cases involving conflicts of interest among council
members or staff. However, should there be any issues, members and staff must declare their
interest and abstain from decision-making related to the case.

Issues and processes relating to management and hiring of staff are open and transparent. The
NYAA advertised the job vacancies in internet portals such as Jobstreet, JobsDB Linkined and
Indeed.

Matters relating to remunerations, increments and bonuses are set and decided by the Finance
Committee chaired by Dr Ken Ong and Council Members of the National Youth Achievement
Award, chaired by Mr John Ting Kang Chung, Chairman of the NYAA National Council.

FUTURE PLANS

Leveraging on Technology for NYAA Mobile Apps & Activities
The NYAA has developed an online registration system and recording activities through mobile
apps for Award participants, moving away from the original traditional recording system on
printed materials. Award participants will be able to record their NYAA journey through mobile
apps. As a result, we will see a reduced workload, increased accessibility and more effective
facilitation for teachers coordinating the NYAA Programme in schools and the NYAA Secretariat.
In addition, the mobile apps will allow the participant to take responsibility and monitor their
progress on the spot. Finally, the current COVID-19 pandemic will allow participants to use
technology to participate in the NYAA programme at their own time and pace.

The NYAA also embarked on a leadership development programme to prepare young people for
the future's ever-changing and diverse job market. These programmes include leadership training
workshops, elevator pitches, and presentation skills usually not covered through books and
syllabuses. Programmes aim to guide participants to grow and develop through exposure and
hands-on experience. These skills will help prepare our young people to be more confident and
sensitive in dealing with the community and their workplace. However, due to the COVID-19
pandemic, all activities and training programmes have been on hold or conducted virtually.

Healthy Mind and Body
During the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been staying at home, doing home-based
learning. Many are stressed with the new arrangement and missed social interaction. The NYAA
Council will be working closely with government agencies and partners in mental wellness and
healthy living.

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