Board Committees
In keeping with good governance, the Board has established a number of Committees, which are also attended by members of the Motorsport Australia Board. These Committees differ from the CEO created Committees that provide advisory assistance to the CEO on sporting matters.
The oversight function of corporate governance is performed by the Motorsport Australia Board and its designated committees. Board committee formations and assignments depend on the requirements of Motorsport Australia, its Board, and assumed responsibilities.
Committee members address relevant issues and make recommendations to the entire Board for final approval. Board committees normally function independently from each other and are provided with sufficient authority, resources, and assigned responsibilities in assisting the entire Board.
Board Committees
Motorsport Risk and Safety Committee
Formed in 2022, the Motorsport Risk and Safety Committee will focus on the risks inherent in motorsport.
Featuring some of motorsport's leading figures, the Committee will meet regularly and work through current and emerging issues in this space.
The members of this committee are:
- Ian Gillespie AM (Chair)
- Kristen Bailey
- Adam Berryman
- Garry Connelly AM
- Roland Dane
- Melanie Gordon
- Coral Taylor
Finance Risk & Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is a Committee established by the Motorsport Australia Board to provide additional assurance regarding the quality and reliability of financial information, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and internal controls within Motorsport Australia. The delegation of any responsibilities by the Board to the Committee does not absolve the individual Board Directors of their Director responsibilities by law and the constitution.
The Committee is established by a Board Resolution and has the power to obtain information from Management and to consult directly with the auditors of the Company.
The Finance and Audit Committee is chaired by Tony South and consists of the Motorsport Australia President and an independent Committee member who is highly skilled in finance and audit matters.
The members of the Finance and Audit Committee are:
- Anthony South - FCA, MAICD (Chair)
- Andrew Fraser
- Norman Gowers
- Geoff Smith - B.Comm, ACA
Honours & Awards Committee
The Motorsport Australia honours and awards system recognises the actions and achievements of people who go above and beyond what could reasonably be expected, and in doing so, encourages aspirations and ideals of the highest standard and values within our sport. The role and responsibilities of the Honours & Awards Committee, as determined by the Board of Motorsport Australia, is to:
- Manage, enhance and promote the Motorsport Australia honours and awards system
- Investigate new awards and ensure the honours and awards system is operating effectively and efficiently
- Make recommendations to the Board of Motorsport Australia for:
- Motorsport Australia honour and award nominations
- Australian Honours Nominations
- FIA ‘Outstanding Official of the Year’ Award
- Approve ‘State Official of the Year’ and ‘Service Awards’, as delegated by the Board of Motorsport Australia
- Oversee the operations of the Peter Brock Medal Selection Committee, the Motorsport Australia Young Driver of the Year Award Selection Committee and the Media Awards Selection Committee
- Coordinate the work of the Hall of Fame Committee and Voting Panel
- Advise the Board of Motorsport Australia on honours and awards matters generally
The Committee is chaired by Garry Connelly and consists of three other members who have an extensive knowledge of the history and achievements of individuals within motorsport.
The members of the Honours & Awards Committee are:
- Garry Connelly AM - Bachelor of Arts, Dip Ed, Dip AII (Chair)
- Colin Bond
- John Keeffe OAM
- Bruce Keys
Standing Nominations Committee
In 2015, the Board established a Standing Nominations Committee to ensure that the Motorsport Australia Board and Subsidiary Boards (the Boards) comprise individuals best able to discharge the responsibilities of the Motorsport Australia Directors and the Subsidiary Directors having regard to the law, preferred skill set and aspiring to excellence in governance standards.
The role of the Committee is to review the composition of the Boards, and where it appears that a Board is lacking in skills or experience in a certain area, to identify how best to rectify the situation. This may involve identifying skills that are required, and those individuals best suited to bring these to a board. The Committee is empowered to consider the size and balance of each board, and to make recommendations where, in the opinion of its members, improvements could be made. It remains the responsibility of the full board of Motorsport Australia to consider the recommendations made and to vote on any nominated appointments or, as the case may be, suggested removals.
The Committee is chaired by Tony South and is comprised of the President of Motorsport Australia, two Motorsport Australia Directors and an individual who is not a Director of Motorsport Australia.
The members of the Standing Nominations Committee are:
- Tony South - FCA, MAICD (Chair)
- Garry Connelly AM - Bachelor of Arts, Dip Ed, Dip AII
- Graeme Emerton
- Margot Foster AM - BA, LLB, OLY
- Andrew Fraser