Recent amendments to the Racing Act by Minister for Racing Martin Pakula required Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) to establish a Harness Racing Advisory Council (Council).
The legislated functions of the Council are to:
- Advise the Board on matters concerning harness racing; and
- Facilitate consultation between the Board and harness racing industry participants.
Consistent with the legislation (s44B(3) of the Racing Act) the HRV Board established criteria/guidelines for the appointment of Council members. In summary they are:
- Nominees of industry groups
- Young participants
- Gender representation
- Punter representation
- Marketing/strategy expertise
In addition two members of the Board are appointed.
Following consultation with the Minister, the HRV Board has appointed the following people to the Harness Racing Advisory Council:
Elizabeth Clarke (Chairperson) HRV Board
Wendy Greiner HRV Board
Paul James Clubs nominee
Lance Justice Trainers and Drivers nominee
Tony Britt Breeders nominee
Carol Bass Owners nominee
Michael Taranto Trotters nominee
Matthew Craven HRV Appointee
Lisa Miles HRV Appointee
Craig Nott HRV Appointee
Desiree Pettit-Keating HRV Appointee
The appointments are for an initial period ending 30 June 2016.
HRV Chairman Ken Latta said the Board was appreciative of all those who expressed interest in a position on the Council. “The Board believes there is a good balance of demographic, gender and skill set to make a positive contribution to the industry, ” Mr Latta said.
The Council will operate in accordance with a Charter which is being finalised by the Board and will be available on the website. The Council is likely to have its inaugural meeting early in the New Year.
Click here for the relevant section of the Racing Act relating to the establishment of the Harness Racing Advisory Council.
HARNESS RACING VICTORIA
PO BOX 184, MOONEE PONDS, VIC 3039
400 EPSOM ROAD, FLEMINGTON, VIC 3031
t: 03 8378 0288 | f: 03 9214 0699 | e: cwinnell@hrv.org.au
www.hrv.org.au
