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team, included:• information material for Indigenous clients in family law including»»a brochure Indigenous Families and the Family Law Courts»»an ATSI web page http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/FLC/Home/Communities+and+Individuals/Indigenous+Australians/»»an ATSI intranet page for client service staff.The Committee also worked on the Courts’ ATSI Employment Strategy.At 30 June 2010, it was anticipated the Reconciliation Action Plan and the employment strategy wouldbe completed by January 2011.Collaborative committeesFamily Law Courts Advisory GroupThe Family Law Courts Advisory Group has a critical governance role in resourcing both courts andcoordinates various administrative relationships between the two courts. The group endorsed a plan tofurther integrate the administrative structures of the courts and will oversee the plan’s implementation.The Family Law Courts Advisory Group comprises:• Chief Justice Bryant (Family Court)• Chief Federal Magistrate Pascoe (Federal Magistrates Court)• Justice Watts (Family Court)• Federal Magistrate Baumann (Federal Magistrates Court)• Elizabeth Kelly (Attorney-General’s Department)• Richard Foster (CEO Family Court and acting CEO Federal Magistrates Court).Senior management committeesThe Chief Executive Officer, Richard Foster, maintains an inclusive style of management. The seniorexecutive managers of the Courts meet annually to establish the strategic direction and priorities for theeffective administration of the Court. In addition, senior executive managers participate in a number ofcommittees that provide high-level operational and policy advice to the CEO.PART 6 MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITYChief Executive Officer’s Management Advisory GroupThe Chief Executive Officer’s Management Advisory Group provides operational and policy advice to theCEO on key areas that affect the administration of the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court.Chaired by the CEO of the Family Court and acting CEO of the Federal Magistrates Court, Richard Foster,the group meets every six to eight weeks and comprises:• Acting Deputy, CEO Federal Magistrates Court• Executive Director Information, Communication and Technology ServicesFamily Court of Australia — Annual Report 2009–2010109
• Acting Executive Director, Client Services• a Regional Registry Manager representative• Executive Director, Corporate.with support provided by the Executive Advisor to the CEO.Other committeesA number of administrative committees were also active at this level during 2009–10 and provided highlevel operational and policy advice. Meeting on a regular or ad hoc basis, they included:• Audit and Risk• National Consultative• Staff Development• Property Management• Information and Communication.PART 6MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITYSenior management committee highlightsThis section provides highlights of the work of senior management committees during 2009–10.Appendix 10 has details of membership and terms of reference for the various committees.Chief Executive Officer’s Management Advisory GroupIn 2009–10, the Chief Executive Officer’s Management Advisory Group focused on providing advice tothe CEO on new policy initiatives including environmental policy, electronic communication, a combinedService Charter, budget strategies and staff development. The Group also helped review current policies,including records management.Audit and Risk CommitteeThe Audit and Risk Committee considered a range of issues during the year, including the Court’s internalaudit plan, strategic risk and fraud risk treatments, and oversight of the Australian National Audit Officeand internal audit report recommendations.National Consultative CommitteeThe National Consultative Committee is a key forum through which the Court consults with staff aboutbroader issues that have a national perspective. Elected staff delegates actively present the views of staffon issues that impact at a national level on staff and the management and future direction of the Court.The Committee’s area of focus include:• the objectives of the Court and how these might be achieved• financial and human resource planning• information technology initiatives110 Family Court of Australia — Annual Report 2009–2010
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