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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on October 18, 2011, 12:28:56 PM

Title: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: one-eyed on October 18, 2011, 12:28:56 PM
I just found this on the RFC website:

"The Board of the Richmond Football Club Limited has established a Board Nominations Committee."


Anyone know anything about this?
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: mightytiges on October 18, 2011, 04:32:31 PM
Some Boardroom changes coming up?

Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: 10 FLAGS on October 20, 2011, 09:23:44 AM
As I said I was going to be posting less on here but I had to come back to post on a couple of these issues that I feel are of real importance. This thread needs more discussion IMHO as its a really important issue.

Richmond members need to be really wary of the establishment of such a committee IMHO. Such committees at corporate level often means that the boards of management become boards by invitation. And that means that over time boards could become nothing more than mates on the board.

Unless your invited by the incumbents you got no chance of getting on IMHO. Richmond needs to come out and tell the Richmond membership what such a committee means for  the members rights. I am against the formation of such a committee. Would such a committee have VETO rights on any applicant to run for the board? Will the board make recommendations on candidates or remain independent? etc etc etc.

IMHO in effect the establishment of such a committee is not conducive to the democratic rights of the club members.
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 20, 2011, 09:36:19 AM
Would such a committee have VETO rights on any applicant to run for the board?

Legally the answer is no our constitution & corp law makes that very clear - they could not do it

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Will the board make recommendations on candidates or remain independent? etc etc etc.


Good question, although again under the clubs constitution they couldn't veto anything

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IMHO in effect the establishment of such a committee is not conducive to the democratic rights of the club members.

It depends on what the role of this committee is to be honest, we don't know what the committee is, what's its role it

I would like some more info and haven't been able to find any, actually couldn't even find where Mr OE found the above  ;D
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Penelope on October 20, 2011, 04:59:25 PM
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The committee is responsible for considering and advising the Board on matters relating to the appointment of directors.


http://www.richmondfc.com.au/nominations%20committee/tabid/18473/default.aspx
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: one-eyed on October 20, 2011, 07:30:48 PM
I would like some more info and haven't been able to find any, actually couldn't even find where Mr OE found the above  ;D
This is the link where I first saw it. The quote I posted came from the source page:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/125242/default.aspx

al has found and posted the link with the full description:

Nominations Committee Established

The Board of the Richmond Football Club Limited (“Club”) have established a Board Nominations Committee (“Committee”).

The committee is responsible for considering and advising the Board on matters relating to the appointment of directors.

Specifically, it will establish a transparent and formal procedure to identify individuals who are qualified to become Board members.

This process will ensure that at all times, the Board comprises those most suited to adequately discharge its responsibilities and duties.


The membership of the Committee will comprise:


Ø    Mr Emmett Dunne (Chair)
Assistant Commissioner Victoria Police Ethical Standards Department
35 year career Victoria Police
Australian Police Medal 2010
Graduate Diploma Business Management
130 VFL Games for Richmond and Footscray Football Clubs, Life Member Richmond Football Club, Member Richmond Premiership Team 1980, Member AFL Tribunal 1993 to present

 
Ø    Ms Henriette Rothschild
General Manager of Hay Group Pacific.
Works with Boards and executive teams in the corporate and NFP sector on organisational change, board effectiveness and executive capability.
Worked with the RFC Board in the past on CEO succession, executive development and Board facilitation.
Psychologist with a business and marketing background.

 
Ø    Mr Michael Green
Practised as a solicitor 1970-1995;
Clerk of Greens List at the Victorian Bar 1996 to the present
Played with the Richmond 1966-1971; 1973-1975
146 games;  82 goals
Played in 1967, 1969, 1973 and 1974 premierships.
Member of the Richmond Team of the Century and the Richmond Hall of Fame.

Ø    Mr Maurice O’Shannassy
Club Vice President
Club Board member since 2004.
Former Managing Director for Black Rock Investment Management (Australia) Ltd (formerly Merrill Lynch Investment Managers).

 

The Committee in assessing candidates will consider:

Ø    The achievements of the candidate in their careers – both business and non business;

Ø    Compatibility with the balance and diversity of skills, experience and competencies within the existing Board ;

Ø    Compatibility of the candidate’s credentials with the existing strategic needs of the Club; and

Ø    Motivation of the candidate.

 

The Committee will meet and consider potential candidates at the following times:

Ø    During the annual Board nomination period in the lead up to the Annual General Meeting; and

Ø    At other times when a casual vacancy is created through the resignation of an existing director.

 

The Club board member that forms part of the Committee will be rotated periodically.  The Club Board member on the Committee cannot fill the role as Chairperson.  An existing Club director cannot serve on the Committee if their elected term expires in that year.

In discharging their responsibilities the Committee members have a duty to act in the best interests of the Club as a whole, irrespective of personal, professional, commercial or other interests, loyalties or affiliations.

It should also be noted the Board of the Club have engaged the services of Hay Group to review the operation of the existing Board as a whole and its individual members to ensure that the Board is well placed to achieve its stated objectives in the most effective and efficient manner.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/nominations%20committee/tabid/18473/default.aspx
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Jackstar is back again on October 20, 2011, 07:51:07 PM
I might throw my hat in  :shh
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: yellowandback on October 20, 2011, 10:00:13 PM
I might throw my hat in  :shh

Spare yourself the ignominy
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Smokey on October 20, 2011, 10:05:58 PM
I might throw my hat in  :shh

God no Jack.  Rejection will just make you bitter2
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 20, 2011, 10:13:42 PM
I might throw my hat in  :shh

God no Jack.  Rejection will just make you bitter2

lol.......surly he couldn't get any more bitter than he allready is :o :o ;D
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 20, 2011, 10:21:45 PM
I might throw my hat in  :shh

I'm going to nominate a turd sandwhich to run against you. Guess who will get more votes?
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Oiafi on October 21, 2011, 08:02:38 AM
I might throw my hat in  :shh

You'll say it but you won't do it.
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Penelope on October 21, 2011, 08:31:01 AM
I might throw my hat in  :shh

God no Jack.  Rejection will just make you bitter2

lol.......surly he couldn't get any more bitter than he allready is :o :o ;D

Don't know if thats deliberate or just a typo, but I pay it anyway  :clapping
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: 10 FLAGS on October 21, 2011, 12:56:17 PM
If Jacko doesnt stand then Ill consider putting myself up for election but only on the condition that Blaisee and Tassie agree to be my campaign managers  :lol
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Coach on October 21, 2011, 01:06:07 PM
haha. Tassie will do it
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 21, 2011, 01:35:36 PM
I'm on it already ;).....Our campaign slogan will be "If it's not Broke, we'll fix it anyway" :whistle
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: gerkin greg on October 21, 2011, 04:08:17 PM
more like "If it's not broke, it'll be well and truly rooted when we're finished with it, FACT"  ;D
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 21, 2011, 04:20:33 PM
more like "If it's not broke, it'll be well and truly rooted when we're finished with it, FACT"  ;D

Have faith Gerkin, Have some faith.................I heading off to the Barber now to get my Craig Cameron Haircut :o :o
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: 10 FLAGS on October 21, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
more like "If it's not broke, it'll be well and truly rooted when we're finished with it, FACT"  ;D

Not a bad effort Gerks  ;D
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Jackstar is back again on October 21, 2011, 07:53:00 PM
If Jacko doesnt stand then Ill consider putting myself up for election but only on the condition that Blaisee and Tassie agree to be my campaign managers  :lol

A joint ticket perhaps ??
I think I have the selction comittee covered ;)
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Coach on October 21, 2011, 07:58:11 PM
We want Pahoff!
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Smokey on October 21, 2011, 08:53:52 PM
If Jacko doesnt stand then Ill consider putting myself up for election but only on the condition that Blaisee and Tassie agree to be my campaign managers  :lol

A joint ticket perhaps ??
I think I have the selction comittee covered ;)

 :lol

Funny stuff Jack   :thumbsup
Title: Re: RFC Board nominations committee
Post by: Jackstar is back again on October 21, 2011, 08:58:50 PM
well, would get  :thumbsup if not  :thumbsup :thumbsup from the commitee