Nomination Requirements
Nominate to become an AWA Director before 17 October
Important Submission Information
It is strongly recommended that you write your nomination responses first outside of the online form to ensure that your response to each question is no longer than 150 words and that you filmed your 3-minute video. The online nomination form cannot be saved and returned. Once you have everything ready, you can cut and paste it into the online form.
Timeline
Due Date | Description |
Thursday 15 September | Members advised of call for nominations |
Monday 17 October | Nominations close at 9am AEDT |
Friday 21 October | SAC sent copies of nominations received |
Thursday 27 October | Notice of AGM sent to members |
Thursday 17 November |
SAC to select directors Members to ratify the SAC selection at the AGM |
May 2023 | Elected directors commence their two-year terms |
Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
Time Commitment
Board members can expect (as a minimum):
- 4-hour Board Meetings (6-8 times per year + pre-reading)
- 2-hour Board Subcommittee Meetings (approx. 4-6 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 nomination 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
The SAC, against the following criteria, will also evaluate nominees:
Professional Skills, Knowledge or Experience | Personal Attributes |
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