Parks Victoria Annual Report 2000-01

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Corporate GovernanceBoard of MembersThe Board has ultimate responsibility for governance of ParksVictoria and determines its strategies and policies. The Boardcomprises nine members, including a Chairman andDeputy Chairman. The positions of Chairman and ChiefExecutive are established under the Parks Victoria Act 1998.Members are appointed by the Governor in Council, on theMinister’s recommendation, for no longer than three years,but are eligible for re-appointment. The Board operates inaccordance with the provisions of the Parks Victoria Act 1998.Members provide a disclosure of interests to the BoardSecretary. In the event of a conflict of interest or a direct orindirect pecuniary interest in any matter before the Board,members must disclose their interest and may not be involvedin discussion or voting.The Board directs and monitors the business on behalf of theMinister and the State Government of Victoria. The Boarddelegates day-to-day responsibility for operations andadministration to the Chief Executive and his Executive Team.Board meetings are held monthly. Members participate in sitestudy tours in addition to regular monthly detailed briefingsfrom senior management. These briefings enhance themembers’ knowledge of Parks Victoria’s business and assistthem in assessing the performance of senior managers.Chief ExecutiveThe Board appoints the Chief Executive in consultation withthe Minister. The Chief Executive’s performance is reviewed bythe Board on a regular basis.Board CommitteesThe Board has established four committees, comprising:• Audit and Risk Management Committee, which meets fourtimes a year and comprises Kathryn Fagg (Chair), PeterBuzzard, Jane Gilmour, Jane Tongs and Geoff Wescott;• Natural and Cultural Values Committee, which meets fourtimes a year and comprises Jane Gilmour (Chair), KathrynFagg, Don Saunders and Geoff Wescott;•Visitor and Recreation Values Committee, which meets fourtimes a year and comprises Lachlan Campbell (Chair), PeterGalbally, Pam Robinson, Don Saunders and Jane Tongs; and• Remuneration and Human Resources Committee, whichmeets as required and comprises Peter Galbally (Chair),Lachlan Campbell and Pam Robinson.10
Kinglake National Park.Internal ControlThe Board has overall responsibility for setting the policiesand internal control framework, with the Audit and RiskManagement Committee focusing on detailed aspects ofinternal control. Corporate policies are reviewed regularlyand are available to all employees through the intranet.Major new policies and amendments to existing policies areapproved by the Board and communicated to employees.Occupational Health and SafetyThe Executive Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Committeecomprises a Regional Manager as Chairman, a GeneralManager and both senior management and organisationalhealth and safety representatives. The committee meetsquarterly and is responsible for developing and implementingan effective OHS management system.Risk ManagementThe Board has overall responsibility for risk management.Parks Victoria has adopted a strategic approach to managingrisk and has formulated a Risk Management Plan thatprovides the processes and framework for managing riskin a consistent manner.11
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