Broome Port Authority - Parliament of Western Australia

6. DIRECTORS REPORT
The Board of Directors of the Broome Port Authority, in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Port
Authorities Act 1999, has pleasure in submitting its report for the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
6.1. Role of the Board
The Board of Directors (Board) of BrPA is its governing body and in the name of the port authority
performs the functions, determines policies and controls the affairs of BrPA. The role of the Board
as the governing body is to provide leadership, direction and oversight to BrPA through setting
corporate policies and strategic direction.
The Audit and Risk Review sub-committee of the Board scrutinises finance and risk related matters,
governance issues, human resource requirements, and formulates the internal audit requirements
for the year. The Strategic Management sub-committee oversees the environmental and
sustainability functions, project management, and the implementation of strategic initiatives.
During 2010-11 the Board commissioned consultants to conduct an internal audit of BrPA
procedures and practices, and initiated a significant engineering review resulting in a
comprehensive report on wharf infrastructure maintenance requirements and costs. The Board
commissioned design work for a new heavy lift wharf and accompanying business plan to support
future increased trade requirements. A Land Use Plan was drafted which is awaiting final approval
and implementation.
The Board appoints the Chief Executive Officer and reviews CEO performance and remuneration.
The Board also ensures that holistic regulatory and ethical standards are met and that risks are
appropriately managed.
Broome Port Authority has five Directors who are appointed by the Minister for Transport and these
Directors may hold office for up to three years. Members of staff are not eligible for appointment as
a Director.
6.2. Directors’ Rights
Directors have access to independent legal or financial advice paid for as an approved BrPA
expense and are entitled to access the Authority’s records for a period of seven years following
retirement from the Board.
6.3. Directors’ Details
The names and details of the Directors of the Broome Port Authority during the financial year and
until the date of this report are:
Mr Laurie Shervington LLB – Chairman
Mr Shervington was appointed on 24 March 2011, he has been a practicing lawyer for 43 years and
has listed public company and private company experience as a director. His current term expires
31 December 2012.
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