We now seek Expressions of Interest for members of the Victorian Rowing Community who would like to be involved in the Rowing Victoria Umpires Commission.  We are looking for a good cross-section of expertise and experience from the rowing community. 

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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 Membership Commission

4 Umpires Commission Charter

4.1          General Areas of Responsibility

4.1.1      To act as a technical advisory group to Umpires in Victoria and to Rowing Victoria.

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

4.1.3      To monitor the qualifications and quality of Victorian umpires.

4.1.4      To engage with the Rowing Australia Umpires Commission and keep abreast of current issues.

4.1.5      The Regatta Operations Coordinator will set the agenda and take the minutes in order to have them approved within seven days of the meeting and published on the RV website.

4.2 Objectives and Activities

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

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

4.2.3      To conduct examinations for Victorian umpires licences.

4.2.4      To recommend ratification of new Level 2 Umpires to the RV Board via the CEO.

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

4.3 Appointment

The Commission shall consist of the RV Regatta Operations Coordinator, a

Chairperson, a Secretary and a minimum of two other members.

Approval

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