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	Monique Heinke
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
Sub-Committee	N/A

State Event Management Committee
Charter Summary	To promote RNSW events as a key component of Rowing's business development strategy through the establishment of well structured commercialised event business plans. Ensure consistency and quality of Rowing NSW Events Exploit commercial opportunities by establishing business partnerships within Masters membership Provide event management tools to the club including the opportunity to run major events Facilitate the ongoing growth of the competition structure to allow for strategic growth within the sport
Chairperson	RNSW CEO (Melissa Ashton-Garard)
Committee Members	Philip Titterton Tony Brown RNSW Regatta Operations Manager RNSW Event Manager RNSW Sport Development Manager
Meeting Schedule	As required
Sub-Committee	The State Event Management Committee will take a lead role in the event management of all regattas conducted in NSW.