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Corporate Governance

AQA Victoria Ltd (AQA) is a registered, public company limited by guarantee and operates within the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwth). AQA has a constitution which outlines key objectives of AQA and matters relating to membership, the appointment process of directors and their duties, scope of activities under which the board directors may act and procedural matters pertaining to the conduct of meetings.

The board meets monthly, usually at AQA in Fairfield, and comprises four committees:

Finance and Audit
Risk and compliance
Nominations and Appointments
Development and Fundraising

Each committee operates under a charter to address issues, review relevant management practices and make recommendations to the Board. All board directors serve on at least one committee.

Board of Directors

The constitution makes provision for appointment of nine (9) board directors. All positions are honorary appointments. The board currently comprises nine non-executive directors. Appointment of directors is made on the basis of skill, experience and empathy with people with disability.

Board Directors

Specific Role/s

Relevant Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Kerry Durrand

Chairperson

Convenor, Nominations & Appointments
Committee

BComm, CPA.

Joined the board in 2007. Experience in administration and management in Australia and overseas. Previous volunteer with CPA Australia to promote women’s interests. Currently working at Ambulance Victoria.

Steve Mollison

Deputy Chairperson

Convenor, Risk & Compliance Committee

BBus(Marketing), MBA.

Joined the board in November 2009. Steve’s career spans roles in marketing, funds administration, web design and more recently as a technical manager and rapid application development manager within the corporate sector. Interests in strategy and development, particularly on web based applications, management expertise, technical talent and real world experience as a person living and working with SCI.

Nick Walker

Treasurer

Convenor, Finance & Audit Committee

BBus(Accntg/LegalStudies), CPA, Registered Company Auditor (RCA).

Joined the board in 2009. Currently a director with a mid-tier accounting firm. Extensive experience in audit, financial reporting and due diligence reviews spanning corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Raised in Dareton (south-western New South Wales) and having commenced his career in Mildura, Nick has a strong interest in the rural and regional sectors.

Terri Smith

Company Secretary

BA, Grad Dip Community Development, Master Soc Sci – Policy and Management, GAICD.

Joined the board in June 2010. Terri has extensive management experience in the not-for-profit and health sectors. Terri is currently CEO of Optometrists Association Australia - Victoria. She has been deputy CEO of Breast Cancer Network Australia and managed a large community health service. She brings substantial experience in government liaison, service management, strategic planning, financial management and governance.

Tanya Clarke

Convenor, Development and Fundraising
Committee

Dip IT (Software Development), DipIT (Multimedia).

Joined the board in October 2002. Web Designer, Disability Advocate. Ambassador of Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) involving promotional activities, fundraising and addressing community groups and the corporate sector to create awareness for ADA. Consulting with people with a disability re viability of an ADA placement.

Robyn Hunter

BAppSc(Physiotherapy), MBA.

Joined the board in 2009. Background in physiotherapy, working in the hospital and home based rehabilitation settings for ten years before moving into rehabilitation services management in private hospitals, and health services management in private health insurance. Served in various senior roles including managing the preparation for privatisation and health services purchasing arrangements. Recently appointed as Chief Operating Officer MS Australia ACT/NSW/VIC.

Helen Neely

MEd (Leadership and Management of Change),
BEd (Health and Physical Education).

Experience in school, tertiary and community education, and management in both Australia and overseas. Previous volunteer and member of Asthma Foundation, Victorian Institute of Sport, and various community engagement initiatives to promote better health outcomes for targeted community groups. Currently the Manager, Community Education & Engagement at Ambulance Victoria.

Mark Licciardo

B.Bus (Acc), GradDip CSP, FCIS, MAICD.

Joined the Board in July 2010. Managing Director of Mertons Corporate Services Pty Ltd (Mertons) which provides company secretarial and corporate governance consulting services to ASX listed and unlisted public and private companies. Mark is also a non-executive director of Melbourne Fringe Limited. Prior to establishing Mertons, Mark was Company Secretary of the Transurban Group (2004-07) and Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited, Djerriwarrh Investments Limited, AMCIL Limited and Mirrabooka Investments Limited (1997-04). Mark has also had an extensive commercial banking career with the Commonwealth Bank and State Bank Victoria.

All directors are aware of their obligations in relation to declaration of pecuniary interest. In addition, the Board requests an annual statement of interests to be made available to the Company Secretary and Chairman for review and as part of a ‘register of interests’. Standing orders at each board meeting also make provision for amendments and updating of declarations prior to board decisions.

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