We now seek Expressions of Interest for members of the Victorian Rowing Community who would like to be involved in the Rowing Victoria Competition 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

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.

3.2 Objectives and Activities

3.2.1 To assist the Events Manager in the allocation of regatta dates, regatta

formats and venues amongst applications received and to implement

those decisions.

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

pre-set order at each regatta, in consultation with each regatta committee.

3.2.3 Monitor the conduct of regattas in accordance with established guidelines

and standards, and to make recommendations to the CEO in respect of

such matters.

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

facilities and regatta courses for all Victorian events.

3.2.5 To consult, consider and represent all membership categories in the

competition structure when making recommendations.

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

participation in a safe and inviting environment.

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3.2.7 The Event Manager will set the agenda and take minutes in order to have

them approved within seven days of the meeting and published on the RV

website.

3.3 Appointment

The Competition Commission shall consist of the Regatta and Events Manager

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

and review of the domestic competitions.

Approval

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