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Corporate Governance
ASDA effectively managed its business by ensuring it implemented sound corporate governance practices. This included providing effective and timely support to the Minister for the Arts and Sport, the ASDA Board and Audit Committee.
ASDA Board
The ASDA Board reviewed its charter each year and set an annual work program, which was subject to regular review. The Board conducted an annual assessment of governance practices in the organisation using a tool developed by the ANAO.
The ASDA Board was responsible for ensuring the Agency operated in accordance with the ASDA Act.
The Board comprised a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, the Chief Executive and at least three other members. All Board members were eligible for re-appointment.
ASDA held Board meetings on:
- 18 August 2005
- 4 October 2005
- 18 December 2005
- 21 February 2006.
During 2005–06 the ASDA Board significantly contributed to planning for the transition to ASADA, until establishment of the Authority in March 2006.
ASDA Board members
Dr Brian Sando OAM (Chairperson)
Dr Brian Sando was a non-executive Chairperson. Dr Sando, a sports medicine practitioner and Chair of the AOC Medical Commission, is also a member of the Commonwealth Games Federation Medical Commission.
Dr Sando has been appointed as Medical Officer to seven Australian Olympic Teams, including four as Senior Medical Director and is a former President of Sports Medicine Australia. Dr Sando also acted as Medical Commission Chairman at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.
Ms Jennifer Clark (Deputy Chair)
Jennifer Clark was a non-executive director who has had a long career in investment banking. Ms Clark has been on various Commonwealth Government Boards including the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Sports Foundation.
Prof Andrew McLachlan (Member)
Dr Andrew McLachlan was a non-executive director. Prof McLachlan is a pharmacist, teacher researcher at the University of Sydney and Concord Hospital with expertise in clinical pharmacology and drug testing.
Prof McLachlan educates pharmacists and other health professionals. He is a consultant to industry and government in the evaluation and safe use of medicines.
Ms Gabrielle Trainor (Member)
Gabrielle Trainor was a non-executive director with a background as a lawyer, journalist and as a public sector executive. Ms Trainor is a founding partner of John Connolly and Partners, a specialist public affairs and communications firm.
Ms Nicole Livingstone (Member)
Nicole Livingstone was a non-executive director and has an extensive and highly successful background in swimming, competing at three Olympic Games, various Commonwealth Games and many World Championships. Ms Livingstone is a respected sports commentator and an outspoken critic of doping.
Mr Richard Ings (Member)
Richard Ings was appointed as the Chief Executive on 21 September 2005. Mr Ings took up the appointment following five years working for the ATP Tour, the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit.
As the Executive Vice President Rules and Competition, Mr Ings was responsible for ATPs Anti-Doping Program Management and brings extensive knowledge of anti-doping and sport to ASDA.
Mr Kim Terrell (Member)
Kim Terrell was the Acting Chief Executive from December 2004 until September 2005.
ASDA Audit Committee
ASDA’s Audit Committee reviewed its charter on an annual basis and set a yearly work plan, including the establishment of an annual audit program. The Audit Committee reported to the ASDA Board each quarter on its progress against the work plan and the audit program.
The Audit Committee was appointed by, and reported to, the Board. Mrs Jennifer Clark chaired the ASDA Audit Committee with Board member Mrs Gabrielle Trainor and the Chief Executive also being members. The ANAO together with the Agency’s Internal Auditors, Acumen, attended Committee meetings.
Key activities the Audit Committee contributed to during 2005–06:
- Monitoring of internal and external audit process
- Overseeing budget through a year of financial change
- Update of the Audit Committee Charter
The Audit Committee met on one occasion during 2005–06.
Planning and performance reporting
ASDA’s planning and performance reporting framework consisted of a four year Strategic Plan and an annual Operational Plan supported by action and project plans. These plans were linked to individual staff performance agreements to ensure effective policy and priority deployment.
The Agency’s 2005–06 Operational Plan identified the programs ASDA would conduct during the year, how resources would be allocated and how performance would be evaluated. The plan was a key tool in managing the Agency’s day to day business, with monthly and quarterly reporting based on performance indicators addressing outputs, process measures and outcomes.
ASDA reported to the Board on a quarterly basis regarding the progress against the Operational Plan outputs, key performance indicators and significant projects. The Agency also provided the Board with monthly financial reports.