Board Committees

Midwifery Advisory Committee

The Midwifery Advisory Committee advises the Board on professional matters relating to the practice of midwifery.  The membership of the Committee comprises the Deputy Presiding Member of the Board, the CEO/Registrar and five external members with expertise relevant to the work of the Committee.  The inaugural Committee commenced in February 2005.

Professional Practice & Strategic Projects Advisory Committee

The Professional Practice and Strategic Projects Advisory Committee will ensure the achievement of the Board's goals and the implementation of the Nurses Act 1999 through providing information and recommendations to the Board based on the outcomes of its research program, providing information to the Board of its broad research directions focus through an annual research program, and managing the annual research program on behalf of the Board.

Education and Accreditation Committee

The Education and Accreditation Committee will ensure the achievement of the Board's goals and the implementation of the Nurses Act 1999 through identifying issues relevant to nurse education and submitting recommendations inclusive of course approvals and practice authorisations, and recommending and managing education policy development.

Resources Advisory Committee

Resources Advisory Committee The Resources Advisory Committee advises the Board on the optimal use of corporate resources, recommends and monitors the annual budget. This Committee is also responsible for evaluating and monitoring outcome measures for key activities of the Board's Strategic Plan. The membership of the Committee comprises three Board members, three external members with expertise relevant to the work of the Committee, the CEO/Registrar and the Manager Business Services.

Audit Committee

Audit Committee The Audit Committee assists the Board by ensuring it meets audit requirements by auditing and offering advice on risk management practices, financial management and accounting practices and other issues as identified by the Board or the Committee itself consistent with its audit role. The membership of this Committee comprises three Board members and three external members.

Investment Committee

Investment Committee The Investment Committee was established by Board to manage the investment of the Board's available cash. The membership of the Committee comprises the Deputy Chairperson of the Resources Advisory Committee, the CEO/Registrar and the Manager Business Services.