MEDIA RELEASE
The HRSA Board formally advise that it is conducting an independent review of harness racing in South Australia and have appointed Mr Brian Cunningham (Brian Cunningham & Associates) to undertake the review.
Brian has an outstanding track record as a Chief Executive in the private and public sector. He was the inaugural CEO of the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL culminating with the club’s premiership in 2004. He was also Chief Executive of various Government agencies including the Department of Trade and Economic Development.
HRSA Ltd was established on 1 October 2000, and during that period the harness racing industry has undergone significant change in all aspects of its business. Therefore the current governance model requires a review in order to adequately meet the needs of the industry today and into the future.
The terms of reference of the review include an evaluation of the:
- company’s constitution including powers, governance structure, member composition and obligations; and
- current administrative structure for HRSA and clubs including consideration regarding existing duplication across HRSA and other members of the company.
Industry participants are invited to forward submissions to the review and can be sent directly to brian@briancunningham.com.au Please forward any submissions by Monday 6 March 2017
The review is expected to be finalised in late March 2017.
More information
John Lewis, HRSA CEO
Ph: 0417 855 300
