Please find listed below the Position description for FIT Directors

Description of Duties and Responsibilities - Board of Directors

In collaboration with the Chair and Board of Directors, the Director will:

Provide strategic direction and approve business strategy;
Manage relationships with National Touch Organisations
Lead the selection and performance of consultants;
Approve FIT’s budget and monitor management and financial performance;
Consider and approve FIT annual financial statements;
Approve and monitor effectiveness of the risk management strategy;
Consider the social, ethical and environmental impacts of FIT’s activities;
Select and recommend to Members the appointment of the external auditor; and
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

To achieve this, as a Director you will be required to:

Regularly attend Board Meeting and important related meetings;
Make serious commitment to participate actively in Board and sub-committee obligations;
Volunteer willingly and accept assignments when necessary;
Stay informed on FIT matters, prepare for meetings and actively participate in Board
discussions; and
Work collegiately with other Directors and build relationships that contribute to consensus.

To be a Director of FIT, a nominee must possess each of the following:

Demonstrated leadership at a senior level in an environment compatible with the requirements of FIT;
Demonstrated commitment to strong governance principles and an understanding and appreciation of the duties and responsibilities of the role of Director
Professional affiliation, relevant education or experience serving on or working with other Boards of Directors; and
A commitment to and record of ethical behaviour including not having been the subject of an adverse finding or the current subject of an inquiry or investigation by any statutory, regulatory or law enforcement authority or agency including any Touch related disciplinary body relating to any serious ethical matter.

And, at least one of the following:

Legal qualifications;
accounting/finance qualifications;
commercial, marketing, communications, government relations or public relations experience
at a senior level;
Touch administration experience through serving at club, NTO; or regional level
knowledge or experience of elite Touch through experience as a player, coach, referee or official at any level;
business experience and/or qualifications;
experience in Board directorship; or otherwise possesses skills, expertise or experience that is considered to be appropriate.