Governance Framework
The governance framework of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) provides a system of direction and controls, enabling regional outcomes to be achieved through organisational goals and objectives. The framework allows risks and issues to be escalated to the appropriate level. Resolution of risks and issues occurs through formal project management structures, programme structures, the Programme Steering Committee, the TSRA Audit Committee and the TSRA Board.
TSRA Board
The TSRA Board is an elected, representative body, which participates in scheduled quarterly meetings and issue-specific out-of-session meetings. The primary functions of the Board are to:
- set out the TSRA's vision for the Torres Strait
- oversight the TSRA's strategic objectives and direction
- approve programme mandates
- review the TSRA's performance, its objectives and outcomes
- manage strategic risk and regional stakeholder relations.
The Chairperson and Executive Members of the TSRA are elected by the Members at the first Board meeting following the TSRA General election. All TSRA Board Members are also Directors under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (Cth) and are classified as Non-Executive Directors.
2012 - 2016 Appointments
The TSRA Board consists of 20 Members elected under Division 5 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Cth). Following a review of the TSRA Board's governance arrangements in 2010 - 2011, the method of appointing the TSRA Board was changed, removing the automatic appointment of Councillors elected under the Queensland Government Local Government Act. Twenty TSRA electoral wards were created and the first independent TSRA Board Member elections were held in 2012. Twenty members for the communities of Badu, Bamaga, Boigu, Dauan, Erub, Hammond, Ngarupai/Muralag, Iama, Kubin, Mabuiag, Masig, Mer, Port Kennedy, Poruma, Seisia, Saibai, St Pauls, TRAWQ, Ugar and Warraber were declared elected by the Australian Electoral Commission. The current Board will serve until elections are held in 2016.
Profiles of TSRA Board Members
Mr Joseph Elu, AO
Chairperson and Member for Seisia
In October 2012 Mr Joseph Elu was elected for the fifth time to the TSRA Board. Mr Elu's previous terms were 1994 - 1997, 1997 - 2000, 2000 - 2004 and 2004 - 2008.
At the inaugural meeting of the new TSRA Board in November 2012, Mr Elu was elected as the TSRA Chairperson and the Portfolio Member for Governance and Leadership.
During his career, Mr Elu has been an influential leader in Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal affairs and Indigenous economic development. Mr Elu has been instrumental in assisting Indigenous people throughout Australia to develop sustainable economic enterprises. During his term, Mr Elu will continue to advocate for, and encourage, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area communities to generate sustainable enterprises to create their own income.
Mr Elu became the Chairperson of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) (formerly known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Commercial Development Corporation), in 1996 and remained there for 12 years. During his time as the Chairperson of IBA, Mr Elu influenced dynamic changes and grew the organisation, creating economic and employment opportunities for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people nationally.
In 2001, Mr Elu was awarded the Centenary Medal for his achievements and in 2002 was presented with an Honorary Doctorate from the Queensland University of Technology for his lifelong work in fostering the economic development of Indigenous people throughout Australia.
During 2008, Mr Elu was made an Officer of the Order of Australia and was also awarded the NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mr Elu has been the Chairperson of a number of organisations and committees nationally during his career. He has also held the position of Mayor of the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council and Chairperson of the Cape York Natural Resource Management Board, from which he recently resigned.
Mr Elu is the Chairperson of Seisia Enterprises Pty Ltd and Seisia Community Torres Strait Islander Corporation. He also an elected Councillor on the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council.
Mr Aven Noah
Deputy Chairperson and Member for Mer
This is Mr Aven Noah's first term on the TSRA. He was elected in September 2012. At the inaugural meeting of the 2012 TSRA Board, Mr Noah was elected by the Board as Deputy Chairperson and Portfolio Member for Culture, Art and Heritage. Since becoming a Member of the TSRA Board, Mr Noah has quickly grasped what his roles and responsibilities are to carry out his functions.
Mr Noah believes traditional land and sea rights are paramount to control resources, and that the TSRA must work closely with Traditional Owners as these resources will form the foundation of the region's economic independence as an autonomous state. Mr Noah's passion is for greater autonomy for the people of the Torres Strait and this year, with the combined meeting with regional leaders, feels that their actions are starting to breathe oxygen into 'Home-Rule'.
Mr Noah is very proud that this year marks the TSRA's 20th anniversary and that the TSRA has celebrated the occasion by holding the Board's inaugural outer Torres Strait Island meeting in his community, Mer. The 90th TSRA board meeting coincided with the Meriam people Mabo Day celebration where the TSRA Chairperson, supported by Torres Strait Shire Mayor and Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor, declared that Mabo Day should be recognised as a national public holiday.
Mr Noah has extensive experience in media and communications and is interested in the development of the media and communications in the region and the implications for the region of the rollout of the National Broadband Network.
Mr Willie Lui
Alternate Deputy Chairperson and Member for Warraber
In September 2012 Mr Willie Lui was elected for his second term to the TSRA Board. He was elected as the Alternate Deputy Chairperson and Portfolio Member for Environmental Management. Mr Lui previously served on the Board from 2008 to 2011.
Mr Lui served as the elected Torres Strait Island Regional Councillor for Warraber from 2008 to 2012 and was re-elected to the Council in 2014. Mr Lui holds a Certificate IV in Finance and is also a qualified carpenter.
The key areas of concern for Mr Lui are the high cost of living, lack of employment opportunities and native title issues. He aims to work to see those concerns addressed through effective implementation of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Plan (2009 - 2029), and the TSRA's Torres Strait Development Plan (2009 - 2013).
Mr Maluwap Nona
Member for Badu
In September 2012 Mr Maluwap Nona was elected for a second time to the TSRA Board. He was elected by the board as the Portfolio Member for Native Title.
In his previous term (2004 - 2007) Mr Nona held the portfolio for language, culture, sport and youth and shared responsibility for the portfolios for regional governance and legislative reform.
As the Portfolio Member for Native Title, Mr Nona is keen for the TSRA and the recently formed Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Working Group to commence engagement and work towards the Sea and Land Council achieving their goals and aspirations by June 2015.
Mr Nona is passionate that fisheries in the Torres Strait region are progressed and aims to work and engage with fishers in the development of a business plan for the Malu Lamar (TSI) Corporation (Malu Lamar). Mr Nona will also assist Malu Lamar fishers to ensure there is representation on the Protected Zone Joint Area (PZJA) Working Groups to work towards achieving 100 per cent ownership of fisheries in the region.
Mr Nona will work towards the establishment of a regional sea and land use agreement between the TSRA, Malu Lamar, Gur A Baradharaw Kod, and Commonwealth and Queensland fisheries.
Over the next year, Mr Nona looks forward to working with the TSRA's Native Title Office to host and celebrate the Federal and High Court decisions on the Torres Strait Sea Claim handed down on 2 July 2010 and 7 August 2013.
Mr Reginald Williams
Member for Bamaga
In September 2012 Mr Reg Williams was elected for his fifth term to the TSRA Board. Mr Williams was the TSRA Member for Bamaga from 1994 to 1997, 1997 to 2000, 2000 to 2004 and 2008 to 2012.
Mr Williams was formerly the Chairperson of the Bamaga Island Council prior to its amalgamation into the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC). He is a former Deputy Mayor of NPARC.
Mr Williams has specialist knowledge of his community, Bamaga, and possesses strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills. Mr Williams also has unique communications skills that relate to Ailan Kastom.
In his previous terms, one of Mr Williams's key concerns was housing in the Northern Peninsula Area. In his term he will continue to advocate for the development of more serviced housing blocks to cater for the needs of families in the region.
Mr Eric Peter
Member for Boigu
Mr Eric Peter was elected to the TSRA Board as the Member for Boigu for the first time in September 2012.
Mr Peter was previously on the Board of the Malu Ki'ai (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation Registered Native Title Body Corporate and was the elected Councillor for Boigu between 1997 and 1999. Mr Peter is currently the Boigu Divisional Manager for the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.
Mr Peter holds a Diploma in Community Administration / Management and a Certificate IV in Quarantine and Export Inspection. He is currently completing a Degree in Business at the Australian Catholic University. He has completed Australian Public Service (APS) Leadership and Indigenous Leadership programmes and has worked in the APS for more than 21 years.
Mr Peter's key concerns relate to the low level of funding for community infrastructure, the weak regional economy, and the low number of private enterprises and businesses owned and operated by Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people in the region.
As a TSRA Board Member, Mr Peter aims to empower the people of the region by supporting them to start up businesses and enterprises.
Mr Sam Maka
Member for Dauan
Mr Sam Maka was elected as the Member for Dauan in September 2012. This is Mr Maka's first term on the TSRA Board. At the inaugural meeting of the new TSRA Board in November 2012, Mr Maka was elected as the Portfolio Member for Economic Development.
Mr Maka plays an important role in the Dauan community, being an office holder for a number of organisations, including the Department of Agriculture (Biosecurity Officer); the Dauanalgaw (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC; Holy Cross Church Parish, Diocese of Torres Strait; and Outer Islands Rugby League.
Mr Maka gained his decision-making, strategic planning and leadership experience from his time in the military, community policing, public service and community volunteer groups.
Mr Maka has a wide range of concerns, such as building the capacity of the Dauan Prescribed Body Corporate, protecting sacred sites, further developing the Dauan island town plan, establishing a recycling plant, and fostering awareness of natural resources. He seeks to be proactive, consistent and persistent in seeking to address these issues.
During his term on the TSRA Board Mr Maka wishes to establish and strengthen working relationships with other TSRA Board Members so projects can be progressed and realised; encourage the TSRA and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council can work together to achieve concrete outcomes for his community; and achieve continuity in government funding for the region.
Mr Kenny Bedford
Member for Erub
Mr Kenny Bedford was elected to the TSRA Board as the Member for Erub for his second consecutive term in September 2012. Mr Bedford was elected as the TSRA Portfolio Member for Fisheries, a post he held during his first term (2008 - 2012). In his first term, Mr Bedford was also the TSRA Alternate Deputy Chairperson.
Mr Bedford is president of the Erub Fisheries Management Association, serves on the board of Reconciliation Australia and is a member of Erubam Le Traditional Land and Sea Owners (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC and the Abergowrie College Community Consultative Committee.
Mr Bedford has a Bachelor of Applied Health Science and Diploma of Youth Welfare. He received the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship in 2000 and is a current participant of the Australian Rural Leadership Programme.
As a commercial fisher as well as the Portfolio Member for Fisheries, Mr Bedford is acutely aware of the challenges the Indigenous people of the region face to gain greater ownership and control over management of Torres Strait marine resources. He is committed to increasing economic development opportunities, especially through the greater and more efficient participation of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people across the various Torres Strait commercial fisheries. The Member for Erub acknowledges the importance of working with Traditional Owner representatives and local community fisher organisations and stakeholders to help achieve these targets.
Mr Bedford's other areas of attention and interest relate to the Ranger Programme and Torres Strait art, heritage and cultural maintenance. He is acutely aware of the important and positive role art and culture play in community health, cohesion and wellbeing. Environmental management, housing, education and health are additional areas of concern for Mr Bedford towards improving the Torres Strait standard of living.
Mr Bedford believes that growing community expectations can be better addressed through clear and regular communication of the factors and opportunities influencing Torres Strait policy development, and by ensuring individuals, families and communities are able to access their TSRA Member and the TSRA in a two-way flow of information.
In his second term Mr Bedford continues to diligently represent Erub and the region, and, in particular, to play a constructive role in the economic and cultural development of Torres Strait fisheries for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.
Mr Mario Sabatino
Member for Hammond
Mr Mario Sabatino was elected to the TSRA Board as the Member for Hammond for the first time in September 2012. Mr Sabatino is the Councillor for Hammond Island on the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.
Mr Sabatino is well known in his community as a businessman – he currently owns and operates the M&M Mini Mart on Hammond Island and the Hammond Island Ferry, for which he is the Ship's Officer. Mr Sabatino is a Director on the Boards of a number of community organisations.
Mr Sabatino has a Master Class 3 Diploma of Transport and Distribution (Maritime – Deckwatch Keeping) and has 25 years commercial marine experience as Master and Officer.
Mr Sabatino's key concerns are the need for regional and island economic development, improved training and employment outcomes in communities and achievement of real land tenure throughout the Torres Strait. He is also concerned that Hammond does not have a community-based organisation.
Mr Sabatino will advocate for enhanced networking with government agencies and the private sector to facilitate economic development; on-the-ground training that meshes with established organisations, businesses and partnerships in the region; and real land tenure to encourage outside investment in communities.
Mr Yen Loban
Member for Ngarupai and Muralag
In September 2012 Mr Yen Loban was elected to the TSRA Board for the first time as the Member for Ngarupai and Muralag. He is a member of the TSRA Board Audit Committee.
Mr Loban is well known in his community. He is the Deputy Mayor of the Torres Shire Council as well as a businessman with 30 years experience in the light marine industry. He is owner / operator of a sea cat marine charter, and a director of the Torres Shire Co-operative.
Mr Loban's primary concerns are the lack of basic service infrastructure on Muralag, and the low level of support provided to the ongoing development for Ngarupai.
As a TSRA Board Member, Mr Loban will be working to ensure that the communities of Ngurapai and Muralag are healthy and safe; that they receive the same services as other communities across the Torres Strait; and that TSRA programmes focus on equity in service provision to the benefit of both those communities.
Mr Getano Lui Jr AM
Member for Iama
In September 2012 Mr Lui Jr was elected for the fourth time to the TSRA Board. Mr Lui's previous terms were from 1994 to 1997, 1997 to 2000, and 2000 to 2004. Mr Lui was the TSRA's first Chairperson and during his term in 2000 - 2004 he shared responsibility for the regional governance and legislative reform portfolio.
Mr Lui is the Councillor for Iama on the Torres Strait Island Regional Council. He previously held the positions of Councillor and Chairperson of the Iama Community Council (1974 - 2004), Chairman of the Island Coordinating Council (1985-2000), and Chairman of the Islander Board of Industry and Service (1985 - 2000).
Mr Lui's key areas of concern are health, housing and infrastructure, and the transfer of decision-making powers to local communities to enable them to control and manage their own affairs. He plans to advocate for community empowerment through self-determination and self-management.
Mr Saila Savage
Member for Kubin
Mr Saila Savage was elected to the TSRA Board as the Member for Kubin on 8 December 2012. This is Mr Savage's third time on the TSRA Board; he previously served from 2000 to 2004 and 2004 to 2008.
Mr Savage is a Board Member of the Mualgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC and the Kaurareg Land Trust and sits on the Cape York Land Council. He held the position of Chairman of Kubin Community for nine years between 2000 and 2009.
Mr Savage has many years experience working on the railways, and for the past four years has worked in the technical division of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Mr Savage's key concerns for the Kubin community include the lack of public / community transport; the impact of drugs and alcohol; the inadequate number of in-community traineeships offered for youth; the safety of children; the provision of social housing; the control of dogs and horses; the lack of a Queensland police presence; and insufficient numbers of land and sea rangers.
During his time on the Board, Mr Savage will be dedicated to serving his community and his people to the best of his ability to achieve positive and satisfying outcomes. He will be their voice at the table.
Mr Keith Fell
Member for Mabuiag
In September 2012 Mr Keith Fell was re-elected to the TSRA Board for a second consecutive term. He was subsequently elected by the Board as Portfolio Member for Healthy Communities, an office he held in his first term.
Mr Fell also holds the office of Deputy Mayor of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and is the Chairperson of the Torres Strait Kaziw Meta College Board.
Mr Fell has a Diploma in Local Government Administration and a Certificate III in Sports and Recreation.
Mr Fell believes that education, training and communication are vital to achieving individual success and increasing the standard of living of people in the region. He is concerned with economic development and cultural and social issues.
Mr Fell is passionate about sports, recreation and good health practices for all people in the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula Area—more activities, more participation, a better lifestyle and a healthier future.
During his previous term on the TSRA Board, Mr Fell focused on achieving affordable housing for Torres Strait Islander people, and worked towards empowering his people through accessible employment and training opportunities. He aims to continue this work in his second term.
Ms Hilda Mosby
Member for Masig
Ms Hilda Mosby was elected as the Member for Masig in September 2012. This is Ms Mosby's first term on the TSRA Board.
Ms Mosby has more than 17 years experience in the Australian Public Service, working for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (now part of the Department of Agriculture), and for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship as a Movement Monitoring Officer.
Community involvement has been a paramount focus for Ms Mosby, who is an active member on committees dealing with education, health, justice, fisheries and native title in her community of Masig.
Of key concern to Ms Mosby is the impact of coastal erosion on low-lying Torres Strait communities, including her own community of Masig. Over her term she will advocate that coastal erosion issues continue to be addressed through an integrated approach by the relevant Australian Government and Queensland Government agencies.
The preservation of Torres Strait culture through language, music and art is another area that Ms Mosby is passionate about and she will continue to advocate for the best outcomes for the cultural wellbeing of Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people in this region.
Mrs Romina Fujii
Member for Port Kennedy
In September 2012 Mrs Romina Fujii was elected to the TSRA Board for a second time. Mrs Fujii previously served on the TSRA Board from 1994 to 1997. Mrs Fujii is a member of the TSRA Audit Committee. She has also been nominated by TSRA to represent the Torres Strait on the National Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children Steering Committee.
Mrs Fujii is the Chairperson and an active member of the Port Kennedy Association Inc., James Cook University Advisory Board, Queensland Women's Health Network Committee, and Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Ltd.
Mrs Fujii has experience in health, education, employment and training; governance training; and working with non-government organisations. She has a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and has completed a degree in Social Work.
Mrs Fujii has worked as a volunteer in not-for-profit organisations such as Lena Passi Women's Shelter, Mura Kosker Sorority and Torres Strait Home for the Aged. Mrs Fujii is also a member of the Thursday Island Rotary Club.
Mrs Fujii's key concerns are the lack of skilled local people to draw on in the community and she therefore supports up-skilling in the workplace. Mrs Fujii believes in the TSRA's aim to support enterprise and believes there is a great need to develop a well-planned strategy for economic development for the region.
During her time on the Board, Mrs Fujii will also advocate to ensure that all families are safe in the region and that the wellbeing of each family and youth are paramount. The aim is, through non-government organisations, for a regional services hub to improve the delivery of all social services in the region.
Mr Francis Pearson
Member for Poruma
In September 2012 Mr Francis Pearson was elected for the second time to the TSRA Board as the Member for Poruma. He previously served on the Board from 2000 to 2004.
Mr Pearson is a director of the Porumalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC and is the Torres Strait Island Regional Council Airport Coordinator at Poruma. He also holds the position of Divisional Engineering Officer.
Mr Pearson has a Diploma in Teaching from James Cook University.
Mr Pearson's key concerns are climate change and associated coastal erosion and the impact of high tides on low-lying Poruma, overcrowding, and community representation in Indigenous fisheries management.
Mr Pearson aims to advocate for more say from communities in decisions concerning fisheries in Torres Strait waters, and to push for a solution – that satisfies community expectations and concerns – to the erosion of low-lying islands.
Miss Chelsea Aniba
Member for Saibai
Miss Chelsea Aniba was elected as the Member for Saibai in September 2012. This is Miss Aniba's first term on the TSRA Board.
Miss Aniba has qualifications in radio broadcasting, business administration, social housing and justice studies.
Miss Aniba has established a profile through her involvement in local radio, her eight years in radio broadcasting, and her membership of the Torres Strait Islanders Media Association (TSIMA) Board. She is also a member of the Saibai Community Development Corporation.
Miss Aniba's two primary concerns, which closely affect her home of Saibai Island, are coastal erosion and rising sea levels, and the insufficient supply of social housing. Over her term, Miss Aniba will advocate for the construction of sea walls throughout the affected Torres Strait communities and the rollout of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing.
Miss Aniba's other concerns relate to employment and economic development opportunities for local families; helping to keep, restore and revitalise our culture; and strengthening Prescribed Bodies Corporate to enable them to progress native title issues. Miss Aniba will advocate for the best outcomes in these areas.
Mr Kiwat Lui
Member for St Pauls
In September 2012 Mr Kiwat Lui was elected to the TSRA Board for the first time. Mr Lui is also a member of the TSRA Audit Committee and a member of the Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee.
Mr Lui is a pastor at Kozan Outreach Church on St Pauls and a member of Sempolau Koey Kazil Inc (St Pauls Elders Group). He is also a former member of the Indigenous Fisheries Advisory Committee.
Mr Lui holds a Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Affairs Administration), and has over 20 years experience working with local and state government agencies in administration and financial services.
Mr Lui's prime concerns are the lack of a long-term stable income stream for the people of the Torres Strait, continuing poor health outcomes and families struggling to make ends meet. He believes two means to address these concerns are to give Indigenous people of the region first preference for jobs, and to direct resources to health services that produce enormously tangible outcomes for the wellbeing of Indigenous people living within the region.
In his term on the TSRA Board Mr Lui will be working to create wealth for the Torres Strait and its people, through assistance to small business from private consortiums, the Queensland Government and the Australian Government to enable them to become self-sufficient. Mr Lui also wants to ensure that all TSRA decisions are transparent and meet the region's needs and aspirations.
Mr John Abednego
Member for TRAWQ
In September 2012 Mr Abednego was re-elected for a fifth time to the TSRA Board as the Member for TRAWQ (communities of Tamwoy, Rosehill, Aplin, Waiben and Quarantine on Thursday Island). His previous terms on the TSRA Board were 1994 - 1997, 1997 - 2000, 2000 - 2004 and 2008 - 2012.
Mr Abednego held the office of TSRA Chairperson in his 1997 - 2000 term and was the Portfolio Member for Legal and Media in 2000 - 2004. Currently, Mr Abednego is the Portfolio Member for Safe Communities.
Mr Abednego is a Councillor on the Torres Shire Council and member of the Parents and Citizens Committee of Tagai Secondary Campus. He also plays a role in the Anglican Church.
Mr Abednego has considerable experience in board management and administration, and policy development and strategic planning. Over his career he has been involved in mediation and counselling, court referrals and social justice interagency networking.
Mr Abednego's key concerns are land tenure, home ownership, social and alcohol-related issues and funding difficulties.
Mr Jerry Stephen
Member for Ugar
In September 2012 Mr Jerry Stephen was elected to the TSRA Board for the first time.
During the past two years of his term, Mr Stephen has worked on and contributed to a number of regional issues including fisheries, native title, environmental management and regional governance.
Mr Stephen has also worked in partnership with the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, Prescribed Bodies Corporate and the Ugar community elders at to address local issues and progress the development of a proposed concept plan for the Ugar rock-groyne.
Mr Stephen has over 20 years experience working in the private and public sectors. His work has included the delivery of Australian Government programmes throughout the Torres Strait.
During Mr Stephen's four-year term he will be working vigorously to support the TSRA Board to achieve positive outcomes for the Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) region.
Board meetings
The Chairperson of the TSRA must convene at least four TSRA Board meetings each year in accordance with section 144E of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Cth). The chairperson can convene other meetings of the TSRA Board if it is considered necessary for the efficient performance of the TSRA's functions.
The TSRA Board met four times in 2013 - 2014, as shown in Table 4-1
Table 4-1 Board Meetings and Apologies
| Meeting no. | Dates | Apologies | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 11 - 13 September 2013 | Mr Reg Williams, Member for Bamaga Mr Mario Sabatino, Member for Hammond | Nil |
| 88 | 4 - 6 December 2013 | Mr Reg Williams, Member for Bamaga Mr Mario Sabatino, Member for Hammond (Part Meeting) | Nil |
| 89 | 5 - 7 March 2014 | Nil | Nil |
| 90 | 4 - 6 June 2014 | Mr Reg Williams, Member for Bamaga Mr Keith Fell, Member for Mabuiag Mr Getano Lui Jr, Member for Iama Mr Mario Sabatino, Member for Hammond | Nil |
TSRA Chairperson and TSIRC Councillor for Boigu Mr Dimas Toby.
Attendance at Board meetings is shown in Table 4-2. The TSRA has issued a corrigendum to Table 4-2 on page 121 of the 2012 - 2013 Annual Report correcting the Board Meeting Attendance figures.
Table 4-2 Board Meeting Attendance
| Member | Number of meetings attended |
|---|---|
| Mr Joseph Elu | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Aven Noah | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Willie Lui | 4 of 4 |
| Mr John Abednego | 4 of 4 |
| Miss Chelsea Aniba | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Kenny Bedford | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Keith Fell | 3 of 4 |
| Mrs Romina Fujii | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Yen Loban | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Getano Lui (Jr) | 3 of 4 |
| Mr Kiwat Lui | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Sam Maka | 4 of 4 |
| Ms Hilda Mosby | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Maluwap Nona | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Francis Pearson | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Eric Peter | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Mario Sabatino | 1.5 of 4 |
| Mr Saila Savage | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Jerry Stephen | 4 of 4 |
| Mr Reg Williams | 1 of 4 |
TSRA Board Charter and Ethics
A TSRA Board Charter was adopted in 2012 - 2013. The TSRA Board Charter brings together in one handbook all the resources that Board Members require to enable them to exercise their powers and responsibilities. The handbook is based on ethical standards, good governance and contains the Board Members code of conduct, charter of representation, performance and accountability and the terms of reference for Board committees. On 1 July 2014 the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (Cth) replaced the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. This has necessitated a review of the TSRA Board Charter and the document will be re-released in 2014 - 2015 to reflect the new Act.
Board Member induction
There were no changes in the composition of the TSRA Board in 2013 - 2014. No Board induction session were conducted.
Board Code of Conduct
The TSRA Board's Code of Conduct and ethics policies are published in the TSRA Board Charter.
Executive coaching
An executive coach is available for board members. A three-day strategic planning and training workshop for members is conducted in November of each year.
Performance review
The TSRA undertakes a performance review at the mid-term point of the TSRA Board period of appointment. The last review was conducted in 2010 - 2011 and the next is scheduled in 2014 - 2015. Performance reviews are conducted by external independent consultants.
Education
The TSRA provides an opportunity for Board Members to undertake accredited training in governance, leadership or business during their term. Individual qualifications are stated in the 'Profiles of TSRA Board Members' in this section.
TSRA Chairperson and local government mayors sign off on Regional Climate Change Strategy.