WAGRA Annual Report 2008-2009 - Greyhounds WA

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION
Annual Report 2008/2009
Charter
• In consultation with RWWA, develop and implement
strategies to ensure the long-term growth
and continued success of greyhound racing in
Western Australia.
• Provide and maintain an effi cient administration
to service and support the needs of participants
within greyhound racing and the general public.
• Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place and
forums established to allow input into the club’s
conduct of greyhound racing.
• Provide a range of services and facilities for the
benefi t of industry participants and the general
public.
• Provide training for all WAGRA personnel to ensure
continuously improving delivery of customer
service.
Aims & Objectives
The Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association
(WAGRA) is established under the provisions of
the Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association
Act 1981 and is a body corporate.
With the inception of controlling authority Racing &
Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) and for the
purpose of its role in the state’s racing industry,
WAGRA assumes the status as “designated greyhound
racing club”.
The functions of WAGRA are to:
• Provide for the optimum level of facilities as well
as racing and trialling opportunities for the Association's
industry participants.
• Consult with the controlling authority on all issues
relative to greyhound racing inclusive of the racing
programme and the review of stakemoney levels.
• Provide an optimum level of facilities for the Association's
oncourse patrons.
• Exercise and discharge such powers, functions
and duties as are conferred on the WAGRA by
this Act or any other Act.
Mission Statement
WAGRA’s stated mission is to:
• Achieve sustainable profi t to invest in the development
of greyhound racing facilities in Western
Australia.
• Be affordable and accessible for industry participants,
patrons and members.
• Provide an exciting entertainment product.
WAGRA’s present tasks are to:
• Ensure the operation and development of Greyhounds
WA venues are recognised as premier
racing facilities within Australia.
• Raise the profi le of the sport and the industry.
• Provide convenience and comfort to patrons.
• Focus on the delivery of quality service and standards
to both internal and external customers.
• Maximise sustainable growth in returns from the
RWWA Distribution, food & beverage sales and
oncourse wagering and gaming operations.
• Explore and develop additional revenue streams.
Internal Audit Charter
WAGRA’s Internal Audit Committee meets on a regular
basis to provide independent, objective assurance
and consulting activities that add value and improve
WAGRA operations.
The primary objective is to assist the WAGRA Committee
and CEO in corporate governance and the effective
discharge of their responsibilities.
Corporate Governance Principles
• Lay solid foundations for management and
responsibility.
• Structure the Committee to add value.
• Promote ethical and responsible decision-making.
• Safeguard integrity in fi nancial reporting.
• Recognise and manage risk.
• Encourage enhanced and sustainable performance.
• Remunerate fairly and responsibly.
• Recognise the legitimate interest of stakeholders.
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