Governance
Strong governance. Clear responsibility.
YAC's governance structures support representation, accountability, informed decision-making and the Corporation's responsibilities to Yinhawangka People.
Good governance at YAC
Clear structures help support fair, informed and accountable decisions.
Good governance is about more than meetings and formal processes. It means having clear roles, responsibilities and decision-making structures that support cultural integrity, fair representation and accountability.
YAC's Board is supported by committees, organisational processes, reporting and Member participation. Together, these structures help bring cultural, community and operational knowledge into decision-making.
How governance works
Building strong governance foundations
YAC's governance approach is supported by structures and processes designed to help decisions be informed, transparent and connected to the Corporation's responsibilities.
Representation
Board representation includes the three Yinhawangka ancestral lines alongside independent directors.
Accountability
Clear reporting, planning and organisational responsibilities support accountability across YAC's work.
Good process
Policies, procedures, terms of reference and defined responsibilities help guide governance processes.
Participation
Member meetings, nominations, consultation and other engagement processes provide opportunities for participation.
Board structure
Representation across the three ancestral lines
YAC's Board includes representatives from each of the three Yinhawangka ancestral lines, together with independent directors.
This structure brings together Yinhawangka representation and independent governance experience within the Board.
Jardhunha
Two Board representatives
Minatangunha
Two Board representatives
Thurantajinha and Wilga
Two Board representatives
Independent directors
Two independent directors
Supporting the Board
Committees help bring focused knowledge into governance
YAC uses committee structures to support focused work, recommendations and decision-making in important areas.
Cultural Heritage and Language Committee
The Cultural Heritage and Language Committee brings together representatives from the three ancestral lines to support work relating to cultural heritage and language.
The Committee has contributed to governance through the development of policies, procedures, practices, reports and recommendations provided to the Board.
Living Cultures Steering Committee
The Living Cultures Steering Committee supports governance of the Living Cultures partnership and its activities.
It operates as a sub-committee of the YAC Board with delegated authority under a terms of reference. Members are nominated by Yinhawangka Members at the Annual General Meeting.
Members & participation
Governance includes Member participation
Member participation is an important part of YAC's governance environment.
Annual General Meetings, information sessions, consultation, nominations and other engagement processes provide opportunities for Members to receive information, participate and contribute where appropriate.
Different decisions and processes may involve different forms of consultation, representation or authority depending on the matter being considered.
Current Board
Board of Directors
YAC's current Board includes representatives from the three ancestral lines and independent directors.
Jardhunha
Jared Grabenhofer
Gail Cox
Minatangunha
Marlon Cooke
Rhonda Parker
Thurantajinha and Wilga
Halloway Smirke
Robyn Hayden (Tommy)
Independent Directors
Nolan Hunter
Karen Boyce
Committee membership
Current committee representatives
Cultural Heritage and Language Committee
Jardhunha
Darren Injie
David Cox
Minatangunha
Leroy Cook
Leticia Jones
Thurantajinha and Wilga
Allissa Limerick
Roy Tommy
Living Cultures Steering Committee
Jardhunha
Karis Drummond
Scott James
Minatangunha
Rhonda Parker
Benjamin Limerick
Thurantajinha and Wilga
Mary Mills
Bradley Walker
Accountability & transparency
Governance is an ongoing responsibility
Good governance depends on having reliable information, clear responsibilities and processes that support informed decisions.
- clear roles and responsibilities
- appropriate policies and procedures
- reporting and information sharing
- planning and documented decision-making processes
- appropriate Member engagement and consultation
- structures that recognise Yinhawangka representation
Corporate information
Governance resources
Reports and corporate documents
YAC's Annual Reports, corporate documents and other approved governance resources provide further information about the Corporation's work, governance and reporting.
These resources will be available through the website's dedicated reports and documents section.
Strong governance supports strong decisions.
YAC continues to strengthen the structures, processes and participation that support its responsibilities to Yinhawangka People.