GETTING ON BOARD

BOARD MEMBER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

The QJA constitution does not specify qualifications or requirements of potential Directors. However, all nominees must be eligible for registration as a JP or Cdec, have been a financial member of QJA for a period of 2 continuous years prior to the nomination date, and not be:

• an undischarged bankrupt; • convicted of an indictable offence or sentenced to imprisonment; • a member, employee, director or agent of any other entity, body or association, incorporated or not incorporated, that operates in competition with the QJA; or • of unsound mind or liable to be dealt with in any way under the law relating to mental health.

Prospective Directors will be asked to provide statements regarding their suitability for appointment so that when members are voting they can evaluate the skills and knowledge of each candidate. The following skills and qualifications may be highly regarded by members as they consider their voting options, and it may be beneficial to address the following when submitting your nomination:

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE

• an understanding of the Director’s role and obligations in corporate governance, financial management and strategic planning; • familiarity with the QJA Constitution, Regulations and By-laws, with reference to the role and duties of the Board; and • commitment to the aims and values of the QJA More information:

The constitution, regulations and by-laws can be found by scanning the code

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• skills relating to business; management; finance; legal; education and training; information technology; marketing; communication; or fundraising; • extensive practical experience as a JP or Cdec; • demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects; • good communication and people skills; • active participation in Branch activities; • innovative thinking; and • proficient computer skills.

TIME COMMITMENT

The average indicative time commitment required to effectively perform the QJA director duties and responsibilities is about 120 hours per annum or 2.3 hours per week.

2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Justices Association will be held at 12 noon Saturday 6th November 2021 at the QJA State Office, Yeerongpilly (and by videoconference for those unable to attend in person).

Motions at the AGM were required to be submitted by 14 May 2021 (as per the notice in the Autumn QJA Quarterly).

Included with this issue of the QJA Quarterly are:

• The AGM Notice of Meeting; • An explanation of the proposed Constitution changes; and • The Proxy Form (for those unable to attend the meeting)

RESUMES

Resumes of all candidates and voting rules will be published in the next edition of the QJA Quarterly (Spring edition) along with the details of the electronic voting process. Members are encouraged to check they have updated their email address so they can receive ballot papers. Member details can be updated on the member self-service portal.

BALLOT PACKS

Ballot packs will be available for those who have not registered an email address with QJA. Electronic voting must be completed, and voting papers submitted to the Returning Officer by 5pm Thursday 30th September 2021. More information:

For more information about the role and responsibilities of a QJA Board Member, Scan the code