Board of Directors
ACM Board 2007-2008
At the Annual General Meeting on 3rd November 2006, a special resolution was passed which changed the structure of the National Executive Committee.
The name of the National Executive Committee (NEC) has now changed to Board of Directors and the name of members of that committee from ‘delegate’ to ‘director’. This will help the members of the College’s peak decision-making body to focus on their legal responsibilities in considering the issues and make decisions in the interests of all members.
The Board of Directors is made up of eight members, one elected by members from each State and Territory. The primary role of the Board is to provide the strategic advice, direction and leadership for the College. This includes ensuring that the staff and committee members are adequately supported and engaged in fulfilling their various roles and responsibilities.
Governance of the College is increasingly important as we expand our functions and productivity to ensure that the College grows, and that we meet the needs of our members.
The College’s first Board of Directors are:
Pat Brodie NSW
President
| I was elected as National President in November 2005. I enjoy the role and appreciate the responsibility as well as the privilege that I am afforded. I hope to make a significant contribution during my term as President to the success of the College and the reform of maternity services nationally. | |
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Chris Cornwell SA
Vice President
Being part of the board of our College has provided me with such wonderful experiences of meeting midwives from all over Australia. To hear of the work, challenges and successes of others, to realize that even with the differences of our State and Territory federated system, we all share the same goal. The goal of ensuring the best system and care for child bearing women, through the recognition and further professionalisation of midwifery. |
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Jenny Browne ACT
Bio and picture coming soon |
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Sue Kildea NT
Bio and picture coming soon |
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Jenny Gamble Qld
Dr Jenny Gamble is Senior Lecturer & Convenor of the Master of Midwifery Program at Griffith University. She is a Steering Committee member for beyondblue . Her previous roles included membership of the Maternity Services Steering Committee (2005-2007) and past President of the Qld Branch of ACM (2004-2007). Jenny worked as an independent midwife for 10 years (1990-2000). She is committed to strengthening the midwifery profession to better meet the needs of childbearing women and their families. She has a well-established network of maternity service providers and researchers in Australia and internationally. |
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Peter Askey-Doran Tas
Treasurer
Peter has actively contributed to the College as a member of the Management Committee, the Constitutional Review Committee, the Membership Review Committee and as Chair person of the Investment review Committee. Peter has a keen interest in ensuring good governance in the College and has supported a number of reforms within the College to ensure there is transparency and efficiency in the College’s work. |
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Jenny Owen WA
Through my involvement on the board I have been able to disseminate information about local, state and national issues. No matter what the practice setting, all midwives should be encouraged and asked to participate in decisions about the College and the future of midwifery. |
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Robyn Thompson Vic
Robyn has been appointed temporary director for Victoria after the resignation of Sue McDonald in February 2007. A permanent director will be appointed at the Victorian election will be held during the AGM in August this year. |
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