The new PIAA Board has reinstated all current office holders, with Keiran May continuing as president, Matt Aitken as vice president, Chris Segaert as treasurer and Peter Lane as honorary secretary.
The new Board was formed on January 1 for a two year term, and includes two new members, Ron Patterson and Peter Clarke will represent Victoria and Tasmania respectively, replacing Kelly Northwood and Craig Pierce.
The following were reinstated to their positions, Graham Jamieson for WA, Peter Lane for both SA and NT, Kieran May for the ACT, Matt Aitken for NSW, Walter Kuhn for QLD, and representing all members Chris Segaert and John Scott.
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PIAA president Kieran May wants to build on the progress made by the organisation since the appointment of Andrew Macaulay, following the turbulent period a year ago when CEO Jason Allen was trying to push through various changes, which eventually led to his resignation and that of half the Board.
May says, “The changes Macaulay has initiated will progressively positively impact members. We will deliver services that offer real value for the membership dollar. Two new members have been elected to the Board and their different perspectives will strengthen the Board and the association. The next Board meeting is scheduled for March,” he says.
May says between now and then, directors will maintain regular contact to discuss important issues.
“There is still hard work ahead of us, and in concert with the CEO and his team, we aim to make a difference,” he says.
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May is looking to consolidate on the strategies they refreshed in 2016.
“In particular to continue the restructure of the organisation so it can provide the services that members want and need and which will add value to the industry,” he says.
“We want to provide industrial relations services, a high level of lobbying with government and to provide other serves our members can get out of. For example training. That’s where our strategy is heading,” he added.
Voting was conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission.
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