Commissions and Working Groups 

Corporate Governance Committee

Committee Summary

The Rowing NSW Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing governance, risk management, and compliance to support the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities. This committee ensures that RNSW maintains strong governance practices, adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, and effectively manages risk. Key areas of focus include policy and procedural review, corporate compliance, governance best practices, and monitoring risk management frameworks. By providing strategic guidance and recommendations, the committee helps uphold transparency, accountability, and operational integrity across RNSW.

Chairperson

Director: Liam James

Committee Members

Director: Alison Davies 
Director: Michael McCrea
Director: Sinclair Taylor
Independent Member: Victor Walter - (non voting)
RNSW CEO: Melissa Ashton-Garard (secretary)

Meeting Schedule

Commission Meeting: Quarterly (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)
 

 

Competition Commission

Charter Summary

1. Develop, negotiate and implement policy and objectives relating to the RA Elite Development Pathways Program.

2. Develop and implement policies and objectives relating to club rowing pathways (Under age, school leavers) for RNSW and in cooperation with RA.

3. Where relevant, plan and operate the National Talent Identification (NTID) program

4. Management of New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and the National Centre for Rowing Excellence (NRCE aka RA) relations and structure

5. State Team selection management and policies

6. Development of Selectors Job Descriptions

7. Recommend appointment of selectors to the board of directors of RNSW

8. Annual review of the Selection Policy, Post Event State Team’s Performance Evaluation, and the Appeals Policy

Chairperson

Stephen Handley

Committee Members

Melissa Ashton-Garard – RNSW CEO
Stuart Welch

Meeting Schedule

 

Sub-Committee

1. High Performance Committee

2. Selectors (Interstate Regatta)

3. Selectors (Masters)

4. Selectors (Junior Pathways)

 

Competition Commission Sub-Committee: Selectors (Interstate Regatta)

Charter Summary

  • selection of athletes, including coxswains and coaches to represent NSW at the Interstate Regatta held at the annual Australian Rowing Championship.
  • Nominate to the Board their recommendations for Oarsman and Oarswoman of the Year, Coxswain of the Year and Coaches of the Year at the conclusion of each season, in accordance with By Law 2.9.1 (b).
  • Contribute to the development of selection procedures and policy for the sport of Rowing.

Chairperson

 

Members

James Chapman

Bronwyn Downie

Meeting Schedule As required

 

Maritime RNSW Steering Committee

Charter Summary

Currently NSW Maritime hosts a bi monthly forum for representatives to attend and discuss safety and waterways access issues:

1. Dedicated passive recreation areas on Sydney Harbour.

2. Expansion of recreational power boating on Sydney Harbour and Middle Harbour.

3. Increased access to Waterfront development for increasing rowing facilities.

4. Safety issues. Rower v other passive craft. Rower v power boats. Rower v Commercial craft. As waterways become increasingly crowded, develop and manage safety standards.

Committee Members

Murray Clarke - Maritime Delegate
RNSW CEO (Melissa Ashton-Garard)
RNSW Participation Manager (Elliot Shackcloth-Bertinetti)

Meeting Schedule

As determined by NSW Maritime - Approx 6 times per year

Recreational Vessel Advisory Group

Suzanne Jones