Report of Operations - South West Alliance of Rural Health

14 Our BoardMembers of Otway Health’s Board of Management serve in a voluntary capacity, are appointed for a periodof three years, and are eligible for re-appointment.The Board reviews operating information monthly in order to continually assess the performance of OtwayHealth against its’ objectives and is also responsible for recruiting and evaluating the performance of theChief Executive Officer.The Board is the organisation’s major policy making body and, while the members are responsible foroverseeing the strategic direction and governance of Otway Health, members do not participate in day-todaymanagement. Rather, members provide an overview and a monitoring role to:• Review and monitor strategy, finance, quality and risk;• Ensure that the services Otway Health provides comply with the objectives, mission and vision of theorganisation;• Formulate strategy and governance policy;• Ensure the value and future sustainability of the organisation;The balance of skills and experiences within the Board is kept under continual review, and to ensure theBoard maintains its ability to undertake its role; members participate in ongoing education programs.DENISE HOOKEAugust 2007 - ongoing (President)A teacher at Lavers Hill P-12 College,Denise has an interest in governanceand community leadership and apassion for the environment.PETER HAGANJune 2007 - ongoing(1st Vice President)Having retired to Apollo Bay in 2004,Peter is busier than ever, workingtirelessly as a volunteer and drivingthe community bus.SISCA VERWOERTAugust 2007 – ongoing(2nd Vice President)Sisca’s experience in child protectionand social support, as well as herart, bring an extra dimension to theBoard.PHILLIP BRITTONAugust 2007 - ongoingA teacher at Apollo Bay P-12 Collegeand a member of School Council,Phillip has a particular interest inAdult Education and Primary HealthCare.NINA BROOKSJuly 2009 - ongoingNina has been coming to ApolloBay for 32 years, Nina’s 15 yearsexperience in Human Resources hasadded value to governance and thediversity to the Board.DON GOGERLYJuly 2009 - ongoingWith nearly 20 years banking andrisk management experience whileworking with the National AustraliaBank, Don enjoys sharing his wealthof experience.SIMON RALTONJuly 2009 - ongoingHaving a business background,Simon feels Otway Health needs toensure the community needs arerecognised and met.Otway Health & Community Servicesreport of operations 2010 - 2011