Three members (two of which are new board members) have been appointed to the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board.
Auckland Council’s Appointments, Performance Review and Value for Money Committee has approved the appointment of Catherine Harland as board member for three years commencing 1 June 2018.
At the same time the Amenities Board has confirmed the appointment of Scott Pearson and Hilary Poole to fill two positions that became available due to director rotation.
The Appointments, Performance Review and Value for Money Committee is responsible for all board appointments to substantive council-controlled organisations (CCOs) and external partnerships such as Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board (ARAFB).
The Amenities Board is made up of the Chief Executives of the ten institutions funded through ARAFB and under the ARAFB Act is responsible for appointing four directors to ARAFB.
Catherine Harland is a former member of the Funding Board and is a current director of Watercare Services Limited. She has been active in leadership roles within community organisations over many years including elected appointments.
Scott Pearson is a highly experienced CFO who has previously worked across a wide range of industries. His time includes work with the Lion Foundation for almost five years as CFO and Acting CE; the Lion Foundation issues over 4000 grants a year to the community.
Hilary Poole is an experienced independent director and currently holds positions with Sport NZ (independent director), Just Water (independent chair) and Martin Jenkins (acting chair, chair HR/Rem Committee). She has held chief executive roles in two different national sports organisations and is active in community sports organisations.
