After an extensive audit in 2015 of Harness Racing Victoria the Victorian Government has appointed a new board of management of HRV.
Headed by former CEO of the Victorian Racing Club Dale Monteith, who interestingly headed the audit process.
Elizabeth Clarke is his deputy Mrs Clarke is the only savouring member of the current board in which she has been a member of since 2012.
The other members, who will each serve a three-year term, include veterinarian Catherine Ainsworth, media and communications expert Jane Brook, lawyer and integrity official Brett Clothier, former AFL Coaches Association CEO and St. Kilda champion Danny (spud) Frawley and harness breeder Peter Watkinson.
The appointment of the new board follows key recommendations from the 2015 Audit of Harness Racing Victoria Report and subsequent amendments to the Racing Act 1958, introduced in October last year.
The report recommended modernising the board membership and appointment process to allow for a greater balance of skills and expertise.
Under the amendments, the Minister for Racing can now appoint individuals with the relevant skills, experience and knowledge necessary to assist HRV to carry out its functions.
In a media release Racing Minister Martin Pakula quoted “The harness racing industry is a major contributor to the Victorian economy and supports jobs in our regional cities and towns.”
The Victorian harness racing industry contributes $421.8 million annually to the Victorian economy and supports almost 4000 full-time equivalent jobs, mainly in regional Victoria.
Mr Pakula went on to thank former board & chairman Ken Latta for therir substantial contribution to harness racing in the state.
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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