The voting period for the ACT Division Council Election closed on 10 September 2018 at 5.00pm AEST. The Election was held on 11 September 2018.

The successful candidates are as follows:

• Linda Addison GAICD
• Ilea Buffier GAICD
• Susan Proctor FAICD
• Christine Williams FAICD

With effect from 1 October 2018, your ACT Division Councillors are:

• Linda Addison GAICD
• Ilea Buffier GAICD
• David Carr GAICD
• Anne-Marie Perret GAICD
• Susan Proctor FAICD
• Belinda Robinson FAICD
• Michael Schaper FAICD
• Liesel Wett FAICD
• Christine Williams FAICD

The AICD wishes to thank all those members who nominated, were nominated and participated in the voting.

The ACT Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has its own Council to assist in guidance and strategic input into the direction of the Division. The Council also approves all membership applications and subsequent upgrades of membership.

The Role of the Council

The role of the Council is defined in Article 9.3 of our Constitution. To give effect to that role, the objectives of the Councils are:

A. To provide advice to the Australian Institute of Company Directors Board and CEO on:
i) Policy matters affecting the role of directors
ii) Australian Institute of Company Directors membership matters
iii) The strategy and policies of the Australian Institute of Company Directors itself and management issues that may arise from time to time.

B. To administer the membership of the Division, approving new members and upgrades.

C. To represent the views and aspirations of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in the Division’s territory and to develop relationships with leaders in directorship, regulation and politics who reside or are active in the territory.

D. To support the Division Manager with regard to:
i) Events
ii) Member service, member recruitment and retention and member grade matters
iii) The general conduct of the Division, including Director and Board Development programs

Council Members

Current members of the ACT Council are:

• Linda Addison GAICD
• Ilea Buffier GAICD
• David Carr GAICD
• Russell Eade GAICD
• Anne-Marie Perret GAICD (ACT Division Council President)
• Susan Proctor FAICD
• Belinda Robinson FAICD
• Michael Schaper FAICD
• Liesel Wett FAICD (AICD Board member)
• Christine Williams FAICD

Council Procedures

The ACT Council consists of ten members elected by the members of the Division. Each Council elects a President who serves for a period of up to three years at the discretion of the Council. Each Council also appoints one of its members to the Australian Institute of Company Directors board for a period of up to three years. One third of Council members retire each year, although a retiring member may be eligible for re-election. The maximum time a Council member may serve is nine years, or three terms if less.

For more information on the role of the Council and it’s directive please view the Australian Institute of Company Directors by-laws

State Manager

• Suzanne Schultz FAICD - State Manager, ACT

The ACT Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors has a dedicated team of staff to assist with any queries and requests for information. Please find our staff members and contact details below:

• Lisa Jones AAICD - Office Services Coordinator
• Kylie Ingram AAICD - Members and Directors Executive (Engagement)
• Ana Tomaz GAICD - Members and Directors Executive (Events)
• Kate McManus AAICD - Members and Directors Executive (Sales)
• Hannah McNamara – Members and Directors Executive (Education)

National Partnerships

• Jonathan Cale GAICD - Client Relationship Executive

National Advocacy

• Phil Butler GAICD - Sector Leader NFP

Contact Details

Address
Ground Floor, 15 National Circuit
Barton, Canberra ACT 2600

Email: act@aicd.com.au
Phone: (02) 6132 3200
Fax: (02) 6132 3222