As part of the MAV's ongoing strategic planning process, Council reviews the MAV committee structure at the beginning of each Council term. This year, the following committees will support the Council of MAV. Membership involvement is encouraged. If you would like to become involved please contact the President, Michael O'Connor.
Each of the committees has dedicated members delivering high-quality services for the Association and without the tireless support of the voluntary workers there would be no Association!
The responsibilities of Committees include:
- Overseeing the Portfolio area for Council
- In conjunction with the CEO, developing for Council any policy recommendations in the Portfolio area
- Providing MAV staff with support and direction for the Portfolio area.
- Financial planning and advice for the portfolio area.
Executive
Meet 6 times per year.
Members: Michael O’Connor, President, Kate Copping, Vice President, Juan Ospina Leon, Chair of Finance Committee, Kathryn Rodriguez
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
Finance Committee
Convener: Juan Ospina Leon, Chair of the Finance Committee
Members: Vacant (Independent finance expert), Dan Cloney, Michaela Epstein
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
Professional Learning
Currently meets each term.
Convener: Claire Delaney
Members: Peter Karakoussis, Kylie Slaney, James Mott, Elizabeth Burns, Kerryn Driscoll, Johnson Alagappan
Executive officer: Helen Haralambous
Publications
Meet quarterly for an operationally focused meeting.
Executive officer: Ellen Corovic
Editors of Journals: Prime Number: Michael Minas, and Vinculum: Roger Walter
Editor Common Denominator and design, layout and marketing for all publications: Louise Gray of Stitch Marketing.
Additional: Angela Rogers and Jen Bowden
Conference
Meets regularly throughout the year. Supports selection of keynotes, speakers and review of abstracts.
Convener: Ann Downton
Members: Trish Jelbart, Max Stephens, Kate Copping, Thomas Moore, Leicha Bragg, Leigh Thompson, Danijela Draskovic, Peter Saffin
Executive officer: Jacqui Diamond
Life Membership Nominations
Convener: Allason McNamara
Members: David Tout, Max Stephens, Ann Downton
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO
Membership
Meets quarterly in support of various initiatives.
Convener: Michaela Epstein
Members: Peter Karakoussis, Michael O’Connor, Christiana David, Rhiannon Lowrey
Executive officer: Peter Saffin, CEO