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CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Namoi Catchment Management Authority MINUTES MEETING NUMBER 55 NCMA Gunnedah Offices, Boardroom 23 November 2009 NamoiCMA Minutes- Meeting Number 55 23 November 2009 Time:
Meeting commenced at I O:OOam.
Present: Jim McDonald (Chair); Maria Woods, Hugh Barrel!, Jeff Austin, Brian Tomalin, Bob Hudson,
Juan ita Hamparsum, Bruce Brown (GM); Glenn Bailey (A/OM); Sally Egan (A/SPM);
Anne Ferguson (PRO).
Chairs Welcome
Jim McDonald welcomed NCMA Board Members and staff to the Meeting and acknowledged the Traditional
custodians of the land, and Elders past and present of the Kamilaroi nation.
Jim McDonald welcomed the new board member, Juan ita Hamparsum to the NCMA Board and Juan ita provided a
brief rundown on her professional background. Chair noted that Juan ita had been invited and had accepted the offer to join the R&A Committee. Pecuniary Interest Register tabled. 1.0
A lOio ies
None.
2.0
2.1
Minutes of the Previous Meetin (26/10109)
Approval of Minutes
•
Resolution 55.1
That the Minutes from NCMA Board Meeting 54 (26/1 0/09) be accepted and placed on the NCMA
website.
Carried
2.2
Updated Actions
•
Action 52.4
GM advised he had attended a meeting with DECCW Finance, NSW Treasury and the CMA Finance
Working Group on 23/10/09 and had discussed the issue ofCMA's establishing an Environmental Trust
for investments other than environmental water. GM suggested that the existing CMA Act could be
amended to broaden the use of Environmental Trusts.
GM noted that the matter had been raised with the R&A Committee and the Committee had recommended
the GM speak with NCMA's solicitor about progressing use of the Trust.
•
Action 55.1
GM to speak with NCMA's solicitor about utilising an Environmental Trust outside NCMA and report
back to the Board.
•
Action 53.3
GM noted that the NCMA 'Extractive Industries Policy' was launched at the media luncheon in Tamworth
on 20/11/09.
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•
Action 54.2
GM advised that the BM was to hold a meeting with the management of the Gunnedah office building to
discuss the issue of vandalism ofNCMA vehicles and use of remedial measures to stop this occurring.
•
Action 54.3
GM noted that the staff Code of Conduct Training was to be held in the Tamworth Office on 11112/09 to be
followed by a function for both NCMA staff and Board Members.
•
Action 54.7
GM stated that a joint NCMA/Namoi Water Board Meeting had been organised for 7/12/09 in NCMA's
Gunnedah Offices commencing at I :30pm with a light luncheon provided beforehand.
3.0
Correspondence (19/10/09- 13/11/09)
Brian Tomalin queried correspondence received from DECCW (30/10/09) regarding the Native Vegetation
Compliance & Enforcement Strategy. Broad discussion followed and GM noted that NCMA had
maintained its position that no information on compliance would be forwarded to DECCW unless they
served notice under Section 36 of the Native Vegetation Act.
•
Action 55.2
Chair to raise the issue of DECCW's Native Vegetation Compliance and Enforcement Strategy
correspondence (30/10/09) at the upcoming CMA Chair's Council Meeting on 25/11/09.
GM noted there had been no correspondence received from either the NRC or the NRC's auditor regarding
NCMA's response to the auditor's draft report.
4.0
Financials
4.1 & 4.2
MTD, YTD P/L and Balance Sheet and Investment Bud •et to Actuals
Previously circulated MTD and YTD financials were taken as read.
GM stated that on a YTD basis NCMA was $403k behind budget on its investment expenditure and $151 k
under budget on recurrent expenditure.
GM noted that the current staff freeze (excluding frontline) was having an impact on NCMA's recurrent
expenditure with the filling of some vacant positions being deferred.
GM advised there had been difficulties in reinvesting returned funds where milestones could not be
completed by 31112/09 where these funds had not been returned in a timely manner. GM noted that such
funds could not be reinvested until the returned monies were physically received.
it was noted that if funds were unable to be reinvested by calendar year end, they were to be returned with
a covering explanation.
A/OM noted that the level of community interest regarding the Brigalow Program had been minimal due to
the feeling that the NCMA 's contribution rate was too low. A/OM advised that further adve1tising would
be undertaken to attempt to generate more interest.
GM indicated there were no disclosures, legislative changes or OH&S matters to be tabled/discussed.
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4.3
Wsl< & Audit Committee
R&A Committee Chair tabled the minutes of the R&A Committee Meeting on 19- 20 November 2009.
R&A Committee Chair noted that following the Martin Review of the Board Minutes an 'In Camera
Session Protocol' had been developed and recommended it be adopted by the Board.
•
Resolution 55.2
That the NCMA Board adopt the following 'In Camera Session Protocol':
IN CAMERA SESSION PROTOCOL
I. Each meeting will include £111 "in camera" session that may be used to discuss matters that
are sensitive or require independence from the Namoi CMA mwwgement. The public
minutes will record the start time, Board members attending, any non-Board members
attemling,finish time.
2. Minutes will not be taken as a result of the "in camera" discussions. Recommendations
made at the "in camera' session will BE documented and be bought to the Boanlfor
approval.
3. If the General Manager is not present at the meetiug, the Chair will en m re that any
recommendations are noted as a result of the uin ctunera" discussions.
4. The Board, through the Chair, may invite any 11011-Board members to £111 'in camera' session
that it deems desirable. Should the invitation pertain to NCMA staffmember(s) the General
Manager is to be inji>rmed.
Carried
The R&A Committee Chair requested the Policy Committee consider the concerns that were raised in the
Martin Review and report back to the Board in February 20 I 0.
• Action 55.3
The NCMA Board Policy Committee to consider the matters/concerns raised in the Martin Review and
report back to the Board in February 20 I 0.
The R&A Committee Chair noted that DECCW had updated the joint CMA Board Governance and
Organisation Governance Manuals (with Appendices).
R&A Committee Chair advised that the Manuals would be held and updated by DECCW via a CMA portal
on the DECCNET Website. Committee Chair advised that NCMA would be maintaining its own version
of the Governance Manual.
• Resolution 55.3
That the NCMA Board adopt in principle the DECCW CMA Manual Board Governance and CMA Manual
Organisation Governance Manuals and relevant Appendices.
The Board noted that the Board Governance Manual is to be reviewed by the R&A Committee and the
Organisation Governance Manual is to be reviewed by the GM and BM with any amendments to be tabled
at the next R&A Committee Meeting.
Carried
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•
Resolution 55.4
That the NCMA Regional Facilitator position should continue on a permanent basis regardless of future
AG funding.
Carried
•
Action 55.4
NCMA to develop a community capacity building strategy incorporating engagement, education and
communication.
The R&A Committee Chair recommended that Inner Executive Members who submitted monthly Board
Papers were to show effectiveness and efficiency against outcomes including financial data, with all Board
Papers to be presented in a generic template form.
•
Action 55.5
GM to look at the Board Papers to ensure effectiveness and efficiency against outcomes (including
financial data) is illustrated and consider a generic template.
R&A Committee Chair advised that the R&A Committee would be holding another full day meeting in
February 2010.
4.3.1
OH&S Matters
No OH&S matters to rep01t.
5.0
PVP Working Group
Working Group Chair noted that no response had been received regarding NCMA's submission on the
Native Vegetation Act review.
Working Group Chair indicated that the OM and CC (Nat Veg) would meet to discuss a range of
matters/issues including the Native Vegetation Act submission, Walgett Cluster outcomes and elements of
the CC (Nat Veg)'s PVP Report.
Working Group Chair noted a number of possible activities in relation to the Walgett Cluster and these
included a debrief with Cluster participants, a possible presentation to the Minister and workshop with
DECCW on process effectiveness.
Chair noted that on the Native Vegetation Act review that the CMA's had differential views, some contrary
to the Act itself.
6.0
Board Polic Committee
Committee Chair circulated the final 'Strategy, Policy & Procedure' definitions document and
recommended it be adopted by the NCMA Board.
•
Resolntion 55.5
That the NCMA Board adopt the 'Strategy, Policy & Procedure' definitions document subject to minor
amendments by the Policy Committee as outlined below:
Strategy, Policy and Procedure
Objective
This document has been developed to assist both Namoi CMA board members and staffto gain a better
wulerstmuling of tile line between strategic mu/ opertttional issues.
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What is a Strategv? A strategy is a high-level approach to till issue that is designed to deliver change mu/ guide the organisation by implementing policy. For a particular subject, it will set out where the organisation is now, where it is aiming to be in a given period oftime, how it plmts to get there, mu/ how it will know that it has achieved its goals. For the Namoi CMA the key strategic document is the CAP. It defines the regional resources am/ operating environmellffor the CMA mu/ it makes choices about which targets etc it willfollow. The policy guidelines which pre-empt the CAP set the guidelines/the rules for the delivery ofthe CAP. What is a policv? Policies are overarching in scope mu/ describe what must be done am/why. A policy is a guiding principle used to set direction oftill organisation, or guide how till organimtion would approach a particular issue or set ofcircumstances. It can be a course of action to guide am/ influence decisions. It should be used as a guide to decision making mu/er a given set of circtmtsttmces within the framework of objectives, goals mu/ mmwgement philosophies as determined by the hoard. Policies d!fferfrom strategies in that they are statements, rather tlwn higft level pltms delivering clumge. What is a Procedure? A procedure is a particular way of accomplishing something. It should be designed as a series ofsteps to he followed as tt consistent am/ repetitive approach or cycle to accomplish till end result. Once complete, you will have a set ofestablished methods for conducting the l!ffairs ofyour organisation, which will ensure consistency mu/ transparency in decisions. Procedures will also come in lumdy for training, process auditing, process improvement, or compliance initiatives. Procedures provide a p/a({ormfor implementing the consistency needed to decrease process variation, which increases procedure control. Decreasing process variation is how we eliminate waste and increase
perfornumce. Procedures, usually unique to individual organisations, describe !tow something is done by listing operational details and actions necessary to implement policy and identify tlte staffresponsible. Procedures are stated in sufficient detail to enable tlte reader to know exactly what to do, and are usually statements of '!tow', 'when' am/ sonzetintes 'who'.
Tlte Difference between Policies and Procedure
A policy is a guiding principle used to set direction in an organization. A procedure is a series ofsteps to
be followed as a consistent mu/ repetitive approach to accomplish till end result. Together, policies ami
procedures are used to empower a process witlt tlte direction and consistency necessary for successful
process in1provenzent.
Procedures are sometimes confused witlt policies, because tlte 'purpose statement' witlt wlticlt tlte
procedure should begin and wlticlt describes wlty tlte procedure is necessary, is frequently called a
'policy statement'. However, tlte difference between policies tmd procedures is perfectly clear. Expressed
in simple terms, policies are statements ofwlwt is required in broad terms and relate to major
operational issues; procedures are more detailed, step by step descriptions ofrequired actions, relating
to !tow particular processes should be carried out.
Carried
Committee Chair noted there were only two remaining Board Members on the Policy Committee given the
retirement of Ed Col less. Following discussion Brian Tomalin agreed to join the Policy Committee.
•
Action 55.6
Brian Tomalin agreed to join the Board Policy Committee.
Hugh Barrett advised that minor changes had been made to the NCMA 'Extractive Industries Policy'
following suggestions at a recent Namoi ROC Meeting.
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•
Resolution 55.6
That the NCMA Board accept the minor changes to the NCMA 'Extractive Industries Policy' with the
document to be placed immediately on NCMA's website.
Carried
Committee Chair noted the local government Code of Conduct and Board Charter had been previously
circulated to the NCMA Board. Committee Chair queried whether NCMA needed to develop its own
Board Charter and sought guidance on what Members wished to include.
Committee Chair advised that the Board Policy/Resolutions Manual was being sorted into three separate
resolution categories by the Policy Committee; current, non-current and general policies and noted there
were inconsistencies in the wording of some resolutions.
•
Action 55.7
Policy Committee to table the revised NCMA Policies Manual at the February 20 I 0 Board Meeting.
•
Resolution 55.7
That all references to the "F&A Committee" in the Board Policy/Resolutions Manual be changed to the
"R&A Committee'.
Carried
A brief discussion occurred on the CMA Board Member Induction Manual and its availability for new
Board Members.
•
Action 55.8 BM/EA to check on status/availability of the CMA Board Member Induction Manual. 7.0 Chairs Re ort
Chair's previously circulated repmt was taken as read.
Chair noted that the Namoi ROC had decided to narrow its focus to an "advocacy role" to enable
concentration on larger issues in the Catchment such as mining, water & economic development. Chair advised that he and the GM had attended a meeting with Shenhua Watermark Coal on 16/11/09 and noted that Shenhua was seeking to contract NCMA as an independent entity to conduct monitoring and evaluation activity. NCMA Board briefly discussed the risks ofNCMA being associated with a mining company. Chair noted that the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) had recently released a discussion paper entitled 'Development of Sustainable Diversion Limits for the Murray-Darling Basin'.
•
Action 55.9
That the Murray Darling Basin Authority 'Development of Sustainable Diversion Limits for the Murray
Darling Basin' paper be circulated to the NCMA Board.
Chair advised that he would be attending the MDBA Peak Stakeholders Workshop in Sydney on 14 & 15
December 2009. NCMA Board opened an 'In Camera' session (I :20pm). GM was invited to attend 'In Camera' session. Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting #55 23/11109 Page 7
NCMA Board 'In Camera' session closed (2:20pm).
•
Action 55.10
That the April2010 NCMA Board Meeting be cancelled and replaced on a trial basis with a 2 day Board
Meeting on I 7 and 18 May 20 I 0.
•
Action 55.11
That all Board Committees submit rep011s in line with those of the Executive Team utilising a issues,
background, risk and recommendation framework.
8.0
General M ana er's Re Jort
GM's previously circulated report was taken as read. GM provided an update on the draftPeel Water Sharing Plan and noted that irrigators were unhappy with the "historic water use" approach. GM also noted that gazettal had been pushed back to the end of March 2010. Juan ita Hamparsum enquired as to whether NCMA had a policy on water management. •
Action 55.12
GM to circulate NCMA's water management policy onto all Board Members.
9.0
Strafe •ic Plannin /Activities Re mrt
A/SPM's previously circulated repm1 was taken as read.
A/SPM noted that the Regional Facilitator position was going well with most contract milestones having
already been met.
A/SPM advised that some partnership activity was slow in being undertaken given the need for cash or "in
kind" contributions.
A/SPM stated that the Regional State of the Environment Report had been completed and noted that the
Namoi Local Government Group had expressed some disappointment on the lack of opportunity to
integrate the rep011 with the State of Catchment Repm1s.
A/SPM advised that Ecological Consulting are developing climate change vulnerability assessments for
regional vegetation classes. Chair noted that NCMA should review the methodology being used in light of
the DECCW methodology.
A/SPM noted that the draft pilot plan for the NCMA CAP review had been previously circulated and that
this had been forwarded to the Senior Officers Group on 26/11/09.
Broad discussion occurred on the respective roles of the Namoi ROC and the NLGG in the CAP Pilot
process and the need to develop integrated linkages with both bodies on the CAP Pilot.
•
Resolution 55.8
That the NCMA Board adopt the draft Pilot Plan for the NCMA Cap review.
Carried
A/SPM noted that there had been some doubt as to whether "resilience thinking" could be fitted into the
CAP Pilot without proper prior testing and that this would be tested at a forthcoming 2 day workshop.
NCMA Board briefly discussed possible dates on which to hold the 2 day Resilience Workshop with
resilience experts and the NRC.
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•
Action 55.13
NCMA Board and Executive Team to attend a 2 day Resilience Workshop on 8 & 9 December 2009 in the
NCMA Tamworth offices.
10.0
lnvcstmcnt/0 Jerations Re JOrt
A/OM's previously circulated report was taken as read.
A/OM noted that the vacant Catchment Officer's position in Narrabri was expected to be advertised during
December '09 and provided an update on F' I 0 onground project activities.
A/OM advised that a review of contract milestone arrears was virtually complete with only a few projects
outstanding. Report on milestone arrears to be generated by 4112/09.
11.0
Monitorin & Evaluation Re 10rt
MER I Officer's previously circulated report was taken as read. GM noted no advice had been received on when the SOC Report Cards were to be published. 12.0
Native Vegetation/I'VP Operations U Jdate
CC (Nat Veg)'s previously circulated report was taken as read.
12.1
Wal ctt Cluster U Jdate
See Agenda Item 5.0.
13.0
PRO Re ort
PRO's tabled report was taken as read.
PRO noted the joint CMA's 5 Year Anniversary document had been recently launched by the Minister and
that it had received extensive media coverage. PRO advised that the document would be mailed to all
stakeholders and local government entities across the Catchment.
PRO stated that the 'Changing Farming ... Changing Families' play was well received by attendees at three
workshops conducted in the Catchment. PRO noted that a complimentary card following the workshop
had been received from a Baan Baa landholder.
PRO advised that Mick Keogh was the key speaker at a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Workshop in
Gunnedah on 4/12/09.
PRO noted the Manilla Carp Muster which was being held on the weekend of 5-6 December 2009.
PRO indicated that the Catchment Newsletter had been distributed and that it had evoked some positive
responses.
14.0
General Business
Chair noted the need to develop a procedure for general business discussions at future Board Meetings and
suggested that a General Business Action Item could be added to the front-end of the Agenda.
•
Action 55.14
GM to include a General Business Action Item in the front-end of the Board Agenda to enable Board
Members to 'flag' General Business items at the commencement of Board Meetings.
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NCMA Board noted the need to develop a list of"issues" for discussion during the 2 day Resilience
Workshop including the NCMA Extractive Industries Policy.
• Action 55.15
NCMA Board Members to email issues to be discussed at the 2 day Resilience Workshop to Sally Egan.
Sally Egan to maintain an issues list and circulate this prior to the Workshop on 8 & 9 December 2009.
Chair noted background papers for mandatory reading prior to the Resilience Workshop.
• Action 55.16
A/SPM to forward the following reading materials to NCMA Board Members prior to the Resilience
Workshop (8 & 9 December 2009):
• "Assessing and Managing Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems: A Practitioners Workbook";
o
"Assessing and Managing Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems: Volume 2- Supplementary
Notes";
• "Assessing and Managing Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems: A Workbook for Scientists";
and
• "Resilience, Adaptability and Transformability in the Goulburn-Broken Catchment, Australia".
The Chair noted that a recommendation would go to the fm1hcoming CMA Chairs Council Meeting to
establish a Remuneration Committee to review the CMA Chair/Board Member and GM salaries.
15.0
Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in at a location yet to be determined on 22 Februmy 20 I 0.
Meeting closed at:
3:40pm
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RESOLUTIONS
Meeting Number 55
Res
No
55.2
Policy Resolutions
That the NCMA Board adopt the following 'In Camera Session Protocol':
IN CAMERA SESSION PROTOCOL
5.
Each meeting will include an "in camera" session that may be used to discuss matters that
are sensitive or require bulepemlence from/he Namoi CMA nuuwgement. The public minutes
will record the start time, Board members a/lending, any non-Board members (///ending,
finish time.
6.
Minutes will not be taken as a result ofthe "in camera" discussions. Recommendations made
a/the "in camera' session will BE documented ami be bough/to the Board for approval.
7.
If the General Manager is not preseitl a/the meeting, the Chair will ensure that any
recontmetulations are noted as a result of the "in cmuera" discussions.
8.
The Board, through the Chair, may invite any non-Board tuentbers to mt 'in camera' session
that it deems desirable. Should the invitation pertain to NCMA slfifJ member(s) the General
Manager is to be informed.
Carried
55.5
That the NCMA Board adopt the 'Strategy, Policy & Procedure' definitions document subject to minor
amendments by the Policy Committee as outlined below:
Strategy, Policy mu/ Procedure
Objective
This document has been developed to assist both Namoi CMA board members ami staffto gain a
bel/er umlers/muling of the line between strategic mu/ operational issues.
What is a Strategv?
A strategy is a high-level approach to an issue that is designed to deliver change and guide the
organisation by implementing policy. For a particular subject, it will set out where the organisation is
now, where it is aiming to be in a given period oftime, how it plans to get/here, and how it will know
that it has achieved its goals.
For the Namoi CMA the key strategic document is the CAP. It defines the regional resources ami
operating environment for the CMA and it makes choices about which targets etc it will follow. The
policy guidelines which pre-emptthe CAP se/the guidelines/the rules for the delivery ofthe CAP.
What is a policv?
Policies are overarching in scope ami describe what must he done am/why.
A policy is a guiding principle used to set direction ofan organisation, or guide how 1111 organisation
would approach a particular issue or set of circumstances. It can be a course ofaction to guide and
b!fluence decisions. It should he used as a guide to decision making mu/er a given set of
circumstances within the framework ofobjectives, goals ami nuuwgemenl philosophies as determined
by the hoard.
Policies differ from strategies in that/hey are statements, rather than high level plans delivering
change.
What is a Procedure?
A procedure is a particular way <if accomplishing something. It should he designed as a series <if steps
to befollowed as a consistent mu/ repetitive approach or cycle to accomplish 1111 end result. Once
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complete, you will have a set ofestablished methods for coiulucting the £!{fairs ofyour organisation,
which will ensure consistency and trampareucy in decisions. Procedures will also come in handy for
training, process auditing, process improvement, or compliance initiatives.
Procedures provide a platform for implementing the consistency needed to decrease process variation,
which increases procedure control. Decreasing process variation is how we eliminate waste ami
increase performance.
Procedures, usually unique to bufividual orgauisatiom, describe how something is done by listing
operational details muf actions necessary to implement policy and identify the staffresponsible.
Procedures are stated in sufficient detail to enable the reader to know exactly what to do, and are
usually statements of '/tow', 'when' ami
smuetilues 'who'.
The Difference between Policies ami Procedure
A policy is a guiding principle used to set direction in £111 organization. A procedure is a series ofsteps
to be followed as a consistent ami repetitive approach to accomplish £111 end result. Together, policies
ami procedures are used to empower a process with the direction ami consistency necessary for
successful process improvement.
Procedures are sometimes confused with policies, bemuse the 'purpose statement' with which the
procedure should begin ami which describes why the procedure is necessary, is frequently called a
'policy statement'. However, the difference between policies and procedures is perfectly clear.
Expressed in simple terms, policies are statements of what is required in broad terms and relate to
major operational issues; procedures are more detailed, step by step descriptions ofrequired actions,
relating to how particular processes should be carried out.
Carried
55.8
That the NCMA Board adopt the draft Pilot Plan for the NCMA Cap review.
Carried
Res
No
55.1
55.3
Action Resolutions
That the Minutes from NCMA Board Meeting 54 (26/1 0/09) be accepted and placed on the NCMA
website.
Carried
That the NCMA Board adopt in principle the DECCW CMA Manual Board Governance and CMA
Manual Organisation Governance Manuals and relevant Appendices.
The Board noted that the Board Governance Manual is to be reviewed by the R&A Committee and the
Organisation Governance Manual is to be reviewed by the GM and BM with any amendments to be
tabled at the next R&A Committee Meeting.
Carried
55.4
That the NCMA Regional Facilitator position should continue on a permanent basis regardless of future
AG funding.
Carried
55.6
That the NCMA Board accept the minor changes to the NCMA 'Extractive Industries Policy' with the
document to be placed immediately on NCMA's website.
Carried
55.7
That all references to the "F&A Committee" in the Board Policy/Resolutions Manual be changed to the
"R&A Committee'.
Carried
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ACTIONS
Meeting Number 55
Action
Number
55.1
Action
Who
GM to speak with NCMA's solicitor about utilising an Environmental Trust outside
NCMA and report back to the Board.
GM
55.2
Chair to raise the issue ofDECCW's Native Vegetation Compliance and
Enforcement Strategy correspondence (30/10/09) at the upcoming CMA Chair's
Council Meeting on 25111/09.
55.3
The NCMA Board Policy Committee to consider the matters/concerns raised in the
Martin Review and report back to the Board in Februa1y 2010.
55.4
NCMA to develop a community capacity building strategy incorporating
engagement, education and communication.
GM
55.5
GM to look at the Board Papers to ensure effectiveness and efficiency against
outcomes (including financial data) is illustrated and consider a generic template.
GM
55.6
Brian Tomalin agreed to join the Board Policy Committee.
55.7
Policy Committee to table the revised NCMA Policies Manual at the February 2010
Board Meeting.
55.8
BM/EA to check on status/availability of the CMA Board Member Induction
Manual.
55.9
That the Murray Darling Basin Authority 'Development of Sustainable Diversion
Limits for the Murray Darling Basin' paper be circulated to the NCMA Board.
55.10
That the April 20 I 0 NCMA Board Meeting be cancelled and replaced on a trial
basis with a 2 day Board Meeting on 17 and 18 May 20 I 0.
55.11
That all Board Committees submit repmts in line with those of the Executive Team
utilising a issues, background, risk and recommendation framework.
55.12
GM to circulate NCMA's water management policy onto all Board Members.
55.13
NCMA Board and Executive Team to attend a 2 day Resilience Workshop on 8 & 9
December 2009 in the NCMA Tamworth offices.
55.14
GM to include a General Business Action Item in the front-end of the Board
Agenda to enable Board Members to 'flag' General Business items at the
commencement of Board Meetings.
55.15
NCMA Board Members to email issues to be discussed at the 2 day Resilience
Workshop to Sally Egan. Sally Egan to maintain an issues list and circulate this
prior to the Workshop on 8 & 9 December 2009.
55.16
A/SPM to forward the following reading materials to NCMA Board Members prior
to the Resilience Workshop (8 & 9 December 2009):
•
"Assessing and Managing Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems: A
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Chair
Board Policy
Committee
Brian Tomalin
Board Policy
Committee
BM/EA
EA
Chair
Board Policy
Committee/
R&A
Committee
GM
NCMA
Board/
Executive
Team
GM
NCMA Board
Members
A/SPM
Action
Action
Number
Practitioners Workbook";
•
"Assessing and Managing Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems: Volume 2­
Supplementary Notes";
•
"Assessing and Managing Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems: A
Workbook for Scientists"; and
•
"Resilience, Adaptability and Transformability in the Goulburn-Broken
Catchment, Australia".
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Who