We now seek Expressions of Interest from members of the Victorian Rowing Community who would like to be involved in any of these Commissions.  We are looking for a good cross-section of expertise and experience and I am happy to discuss and respond to any questions that you might have if you are considering getting involved.

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APPENDIX 8 COMMISSION CHARTERS

Duties of the Commissions

1. Terms of Reference

1.1 Commissions are established to assist RV meet the objectives of the strategic plan.

They shall undertake the activities set out below and provide expertise and advice to both the Board and management of RV.

1.2 Each Commission:

1.2.1 will meet at least twice a year as required

1.2.2 will liaise with the Board and CEO through its Chair.

1.2.3 will liaise with other Commissions.

1.2.4 reports to the CEO and provides minutes of their meetings to the CEO.

1.2.5 where necessary, present to the Board under instruction from the CEO.

1.2.6 will provide an annual report to the Board and any other reports as required.

1.2.7 should have access to senior management and all employees and may, with prior approval of the CEO and where it deems it appropriate, engage outside experts.

1.2.8 should rotate 50% of its membership annually where possible.

1.2.9 the CEO shall advertise all commission positions annually

Specific Duties of the Commissions

2. Competition Commission Charter

2.1. General Area of Responsibility

To advise the CEO and the Events Manager on the RV competition program with the intent of maximizing participation in a safe and inviting environment.

2.2. Objectives and Activities

2.2.1 To assist the Events Manager in the allocation of regatta dates, regatta formats

and venues amongst applications received and to implement those decisions.

2.2.2 Assist in the determination for the schedule of events, boat types and their preset

order at each regatta, in consultation with each regatta committee.

2.2.3 Monitor the conduct of regattas in accordance with established guidelines and

standards, and make recommendations to the CEO in respect of such matters.

2.2.4 To advise and assist Organising Committees to improve the standard of

facilities and regatta courses for all Victorian events.

2.2.5 to consult, consider and represent all membership categories in the

competition structure when making recommendations

2.2.6 to advise the CEO of required risk mitigation with the intent of maximising

participation in a safe and inviting environment

2.2.7 the event manager will set the agenda and take the minutes in order to have

them approved within 7 days of the meeting and published on the RV website.

2.3. Appointment

The Competition Commission shall consist, the, Regatta and Events Manager and

such other members as are able to contribute effectively to the planning and review

of the domestic competitions.

3. Umpires Commission Charter

3.1 General Areas of Responsibility

92.3.1 To act as a technical advisory group to Umpires in Victoria

92.3.2 To act as a technical advisory to Rowing Victoria

3.1.2 To standardise umpiring and to maintain and improve the quality of umpiring in Victoria

3.1.3 To monitor the qualifications and quality of Victorian umpires.

3.1.4 To engage with the Rowing Australia Umpires Commission and kept abreast of current issues

3.1.5 the Regatta Operations Coordinator will set the Agenda and take the minutes

ensuring the minutes are approved within 7 days and published on the RV website.

3.2. Objectives and Activities

69.4.1 To provide feedback to the CEO on the work of the juries at Victorian regattas.

3.2.3 To conduct umpires’ seminars using the most modern educational techniques and methods.

3.2.4 To conduct examinations for Victorian umpires licences.

3.2.5 To recommend ratification of new level 2 umpires to the RV Board via the CEO.

3.2.6 To advise the CEO of required risk mitigation with the intent of maximising participation in a safe and inviting environment.

3.3. Appointment

The Commission shall consist of the RV Regatta Operations, a Chairperson, a Secretary and a minimum of two other members.

4. Medical Commissioner Charter

4.1 General Area of Responsibility

The role of the Medical Commissioner is to advise RV on relevant medical issues and establish appropriate medical facilities at regattas.

4.2 Objectives and Activities

4.2.1 Provide medical expertise and advice to the RV Board

4.2.2 Assist in the development of RV policies such as extreme heat or cold policies /on water safety

4.2.3 Organise qualified medical personnel for major events (to work with the RV nominated rescue/first aid provider)

4.3 Appointment

4.3.1 Commissioner to be convened by invitation to interested professionals

4.3.2 Commissioner to report through the CEO to the RV Board

5. Development Commission Charter

5.1 General Areas of Responsibility

To engage with the membership on strategies to improve service delivery, increase

membership, transition and retention of underage athletes.

5.2 Objectives and Activities

Provide advice to the RV Office on the creation of, and assist in the implementation

of, pathway development. In particular, the following areas will be considered:

5.2.1 Elite Pathway Program - advise on the underage programs.

5.2.2 Participation - Advise on such programs as grass roots, inclusive participation

and competition pathways.

5.2.3 Education - Provide guidance on coaching and coxswain education.

92.3.3 Club Resources - To act as an advisory in the development of resources to support

membership growth

92.3.4 To advise the CEO of required risk mitigation with the intent of maximising

participation in a safe and inviting environment

92.3.5 The pathway and Development Coordinator will set the agenda, take minutes at the

meeting and ensure the minutes are approved and published on the RV website

within 7 days.

5.3 Appointment

5.3.1 The development commission will comprise of representatives from each

development tier (school, club, high performance), the Pathway and Development

Coordinator, a chair and secretary.

Approval

The RV Board is responsible for approving any final material, content or recommendations