Rowing Tasmania is calling for Expression of Interest for positions on the Rowing Tasmania Masters Commission (RTMC) from those within our Masters community.

The term of appointment is two years starting in October 2021.

The Masters Commission Terms of Reference are: 

Purpose

The Rowing Tasmania Masters Commission (RTMC) provides a forum for the views and advice of the Masters rowing community to be expressed to the Rowing Tasmania Board; and to support the Board by facilitating information sharing and consultation with Masters on matters relevant to the Commission and the Masters rowing community.

Objectives

The objectives of RTMC are to:

• Represent the rights and interests of Masters rowing and to participate in RT Board consultation and decision making as required

• Support Tasmanian Masters rowers to achieve success at all levels of rowing within Tasmania and nationally. In this context the RTMC may provide the RT Board the following on all matters within its scope:
• Offer or give advice;
• Offer an opinion;
• Make a recommendation;
• Consult; or
• Give information or notice.
• Consider questions and issues relating to Masters rowing and provide advice to the RT Board
• Support and encourage rowers in the transition into club rowing.

Activities

Fulfill its role the RTMC may work with Rowing Tasmania in the following activities, without limitation:

• Ensure Masters rowers. coaches and administrators' perspectives on issues relevant to them are heard at the Board table
• Advise and inform on Policy and by-laws of RT including (without limitation): scheduling of Masters regattas in the RT Calendar, supplementary rules to the RT Racing Code for Masters regattas;
• Advice on services and support including (without limitation): medical support, logistical support in the management of Franklin and Lake Barrington regattas;
• Consider such other matters relating to issues impacting on masters rowing as may be referred to it by the CEO or the Board; and
• Communicate with Masters Rowers’, coaches and administrators within the Rowing Tasmania community to support the Strategic Plan, policies and directions of the Board.

Qualities and Approach

Members should:

• Be objective – ensure views formed and advice given is in the best broad interests of the Commission’s community and the sport as a whole. This includes acknowledging real or perceived conflict of interest and abiding by RA and RT policies and standards.
• Be informed – take reasonable effort to gather information and facts relevant to a matter being considered including engaging with those with differing views.
• Be approachable – the role requires empathy and engagement to ensure all with a view are heard.
• Be competent - so that members of the rowing community appreciate the Commission and its members’ role and have confidence in the way it consults, promotes and informs the interests of its community.

Composition

A Chairperson, nominated or approved by the Board (who may be a member of the Board other than the President);

A Secretary, nominated by the Commission members (who may be a Masters Representative);

Masters Representatives, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 ensuring an appropriate mix of Community Rowing Club(s) supporting Masters rowers; and regional representation.

Term of Office, Eligibility, and Election

• The term of office is for a period of two years, commencing on 1 October.
• In the event of a member’s resignation or a member being unable to carry out their duties, the Chair, in consultation with other members, will choose a replacement from among the retiring member’s cohort, to hold office for the remainder of the retiring members’ term.

• To be eligible for election or appointment a representative must:
• Be a registered member of Rowing Tasmania;
• Have or be in the process of obtaining a current Working and Volunteering with Vulnerable People Check;
• Be of good standing within the rowing community; and
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the sport of rowing in Tasmania as a whole.

Meetings

• The Commission should meet at least three times each season as a Commission, in addition to convening for other activities such as consultative forums.

Review

• These Terms of Reference are to be reviewed by the Commission annually and presented to the Masters rowing community biannually. Any proposed change must be supported by more than 50% of members; and must be ratified by the Board.

Please email your EOI to the Executive Officer, By the 30th of October 2021

admin@rowingtasmania.com.au 

For further information please call Rob on 0418130758