Report 9

Governance of Public Sector Boards

Appendix 1

 Pilbara Development Commission (PDC) Board Regional Development Commission Act 1993

The PDC leads and supports the economic and social infrastructure development of the Pilbara Region to sustain the growing Pilbara population.

The PDC Board has a Chairman, Deputy Chairman and up to eight other members. Three of the members are chosen from community nominations, three from local government nominations and three are nominated by the Minister. They are appointed for one, two or three year terms at the discretion of the Minister, but may only serve on the board for a maximum of six consecutive years.

 Perth Market Authority (PMA) Board Perth Market Act 1926

The responsibilities of the PMA Board include:

  • establishing and maintaining a public market for the handling, grading, storing, disinfecting, selling or disposing of general produce
  • managing the land held by the PMA for the purpose of providing the commercial, business, trade and other facilities it considers necessary or desirable for the convenience of those using the markets.

The PMA Board has seven members appointed by the Minister for three year terms. At least one member is appointed from each of the growers, wholesalers, buyers and consumer groups.

 Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) Board Port Authorities Act 1999

The PHPA Board is responsible for governing the PHPA. This includes determining the PHPA policies and controlling the affairs of the port authority.The current PHPA Board has six members appointed by the Minister, including one member appointed on the nomination of industry. The PHPA Board will cease to function from July 2014. The Pilbara Port Authority comprising the ports of the Pilbara region will assume authority for the governance of the Pilbara ports. The current chair of the PHPA will take over as Chair of the new Pilbara Port Authority.

 WA Museum Board of Trustees Museum Act 1969

The WA Museum is responsible for the preservation and interpretation of items relating to the history and development of Western Australia and its people. The general powers of the WA Museum Board of Trustees include control and management of the WA Museum and all its:

  • lands and premises
  • specimens, exhibits and other personal property
  • areas, archaeological or anthropological sites and preservation responsibilities.

There are eight Trustees. Seven are appointed by the Governor for a renewable term of four years while the Director General is a Trustee ex officio with the same rights and responsibilities of the seven appointed Trustees. Further, the Governor appoints one Trustee to be Chair. There is no limit on the number of four year terms a Trustee may hold.

Independent Market Operator (IMO) Board The Electricity Industry Act 2004/Gas Services Information Act 2012

The IMO administers and operates the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) of the State. Broadly, the IMO’s objectives regarding the WEM are to promote the efficient, safe and reliable production and supply of electricity and related services in the South West inter-connected system (SWIS).

In 2011 the IMO was appointed to also administer and operate the Gas Services Information for WA’s natural gas. IMO is the operator of two information services for the state’s natural gas market: the Gas Bulletin Board and a Gas Statement of Opportunities. The objectives of the Gas Bulletin Board and a Gas Statement of Opportunities are broadly to promote the long term interests of consumers and natural gas in relation to the security and efficient operation of the state’s natural gas supply, and efficient investment in the state’s natural gas services.

The IMO Board is comprised of four members appointed by the Minister. The fourth board member was appointed by the Minister in May 2013 to support the board’s new responsibilities under the Gas Services Information Regulations and Rules.

Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) Board Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987

The Rottnest Island Authority was established for the control and management of Rottnest Island, and for the purpose of:

  • providing and operating recreational and holiday facilities on the Island
  • protecting the flora and fauna of the Island
  • maintaining and protecting the natural and the man-made resources of the Island.

The RIA Board are members appointed for terms not more than three years. While the board Chair and five members are appointed by the Governor on the nomination of the Minister the RIA Act is clear that at least:

  • one board member has practical knowledge and experience in the conservation of the environment
  • one board member has practical knowledge and experience in the preservation of historic buildings
  • one board member is of sound commercial experience
  • one board member is a regular user of the Island for recreational purposes.

 

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