Business Plan 2013-2014 - RDA Murraylands & Riverland Inc

4. Governance SystemsThis section on Governance Systems covers Board management, operational structureand staff roles and responsibilities4.1. Board StructureRDA M&R is supported by a twelve member Board whose role has two key aspects:Compliance – managing risk, minimising risk, monitoring budgets, signing offon budget and ensuring business is properly conducting its affairs.Performance – determining strategic directions and goals for the organisationto improve performance.The RDA M&R Board is supported by a number of key Executive positions, and their rolesare described below:ChairNeil Martinson• Makes sure that meetings are held regularly and in accordance with the Constitution• Ensures agenda, minutes and other relevant documents are available• Ensures workload is even and fair• Provides leadership to Board members• Works cooperatively with staff and Board membersDeputy Chair Tony Sharley• Deputises for the Chair in their absence• Participates in Executive meetingsSecretaryTreasurerAnnette CameronThe secretary oversees record keeping activities and lodgement of key documentsof the Board (Minute Secretary provides actual support) primarily these dutiesare performed by the staff of the board on a daily basisRobin FoleyThe Treasurer oversees financial record keeping and reporting activities, includingthe development and monitoring of the budget and other statutory requirements.(Finance Manager provides actual support) primarily these duties are performedby the staff of the board on a daily basis.Public Officer Neil MartinsonLodgement of public documentation with regulatory authoritiesPage 6