Nomination Requirements
Nominate to become an AWA Director before Midnight Friday 25 October 2024
Timeline
| Due Date | Description |
| Wednesday 28 August | Members advised of declared vacancies calling for nomination |
| Friday 25 October | Nominations close at Midnight AEDT |
| Tuesday 29 October 2024 | SAC sent copies of nominations received |
| Tuesday 12 November |
SAC to nominate directors for AGM |
| Ozwater May 2025 | Elected directors commence their two-year terms |
The Role and Responsibilities of the Board
The Powers and Duties of the Board are set out in Clause 19 of the Associations Constitution. Directors do not receive any salary or dividend for their services as Directors. By resolution of the Board, travel expenses may be allowed for attendance by a Director at meetings and specific events.
Travel expenses to attend Board Meetings is covered for Directors as per AWA's Travel and Expenses Policy. Directors also receive complimentary registrations to AWA's Events should they wish to attend including Ozwater. Travel expenses to attend AWA events is not covered unless these coincide with a Board Meeting.
All Board members are required to attend Board Meetings, via web conference or face to face.
Members of the Board are required to use the current communication frameworks of the Association, with on-boarding assistance and support provided as required.
Legislation requires all current Australian directors to have a unique director identification number (DIN). Applying for a DIN is free, and all directors will be required by law to apply for their unique DIN. For more information, please go to the ABRS website www.abrs.gov.au.
Time Commitment
Board members can expect (as a minimum):
- 4 hr Board Meeting 6-8 times per year + pre-reading
- 2 hr Board Subcommittee Meetings approx. 6-8 times per year
- Attendance at Ozwater in May each year
- Optional attendance at other events throughout the year
Nominee Selection Criteria
All persons appointed as Directors of AWA must be members of the Association at the time of their appointment and throughout their office.
AWA values diversity and this will be strongly considered in reviewing nominees.
Board Directors should possess one or more of the following proven requisite skills:
- A high level of financial management
- Corporate governance
- Corporate legal expertise
- Water industry or similar sector experience
Nominees will also be evaluated by the SAC against the following criteria:
| Professional Skills, Knowledge or Experience | Personal Attributes |
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