Registered office

West Beach Rd,

WEST BEACH, SA 5024

Postal Address

PO Box 275

WEST BEACH, SA 5024

ABN 47 503 126 357

Independent Chair of the Management Committee

Job Description, Expectations and Personal Qualities

Purpose:

To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Diamond Sports SA Incorporated so as to support the organization’s rules and needs.

*Major responsibilities:

  • Independent member of the committee with casting vote at committee meetings and general meetings of Diamond Sports SA Inc
  • Assist in the management and control of funds and other property of the organization
  • Organizational leadership and advisement
  • Helps guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns
  • Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
  • Oversight of program planning, evaluation and financial management
  • Promotion of the organization

*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of their respective sport (Baseball or Softball). Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community.

Length of term: 3 years

Meetings and time commitment:

  • The committee will meet as often as required, but at least 4 times in each year at such place and such times as the Committee decides..
  • A committee member may attend a meeting by telephone or other electronic means by which he or she can be heard.

Expectations of board members:

  • Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.
  • Participate on the Project Management Committee where able – do we want the independent on this one?
  • Be alert to any concerns from the member bodies of Baseball SA and Softball SA that can be addressed by Diamond Sports SA Inc.’s rules, objectives, and programs.
  • Help communicate and promote Diamond Sports SA Inc. to the community.
  • Become familiar with Diamond Sports SA Inc. finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
  • Understand the rules of Diamond Sports SA Inc. and the Deed of Agreement between Baseball SA and Softball SA.

Personal Qualities

  1. Holds a sense of purpose and direction
  2. Focuses Strategically
  3. Implements change and deals with uncertainty
  4. Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
  5. Ensures closure and delivers on intended results
  6. Communicates clearly
  7. Negotiates persuasively