Water board shake up

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Water board shake up

South Gippsland Water will have to reapply for their positions under a state-wide review of water corporation boards by the State Government.
Minister for Environment, Water and Climate Change Lisa Neville urged current water corporation board members to take part in the expression of interest process that will begin in the next few weeks.
A letter to water corporations stated there would be a rigorous selection process consistent with Victorian Government appointment and remuneration guidelines. Water and catchments group would be responsible for overseeing this process.
“We recognise the contribution of our water corporation board members and thank them for their work. They are all encouraged to participate in an expressions of interest process,” Ms Neville said.
The current members of South Gippsland Water’s board include Jim Fawcett, David Schultz, Chris Badger, chair Joan Liley, Steve Rieniets, Anna Kilborn and Irene Irvine.
The review excludes managing directors; in South Gippsland Water’s case, Philippe du Plessis.
The chairs and managing directors of Victoria’s water corporations last week met with Ms Neville.
The review will be part of the government’s plan to meet challenges now and in coming years, including climate change, changing rainfall patterns, more frequent and severe dry periods and droughts, and ensuring water supplies can support population and economic growth.
Ms Neville said the board review would “ensure we have the best people in the right positions across the 19 water corporations to implement new policy directions and deliver efficient water services”.
“With approximately half of Victoria’s water corporation board appointments due to expire in September 2015, it is timely to review and refresh the delivery of effective water management across the state,” she said.
The government will also require water authorities to ensure they face the challenges of climate change, including changing rainfall patterns.
South Gippsland Water did not wish to comment.

Guiding water future: the current board of South Gippsland Water, from left, Jim Fawcett, David Schultz, Chris Badger, managing director Philippe du Plessis, chair Joan Liley, Steve Rieniets and Anna Kilborn. Absent: Irene Irvine.

Guiding water future: the current board of South Gippsland Water, from left, Jim Fawcett, David Schultz, Chris Badger, managing director Philippe du Plessis, chair Joan Liley, Steve Rieniets and Anna Kilborn. Absent: Irene Irvine.

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