❓ Question regarding the advertising, application process, selection panel, and criteria for the appointment of Kirrilee Warr and Anthony Hasluck to the Racing and Wagering Western Australia board. The answer provides details on advertising locations, number of applications, panel members, and desired attributes.
AnsweredQoN 2747Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the recent new appointments of Kirrilee Warr and Anthony Hasluck to the board of Racing and Wagering Western Australia, and ask: (a) how and when were these board vacancies advertised; (b) how many applications were received; (c) who is on the panel to determine successful board appointments; (d) what qualifications and industry experience are favoured by the selection panel when appointing board members; and (e) are selection criteria addressed by board applicants and if so, what are the selection criteria?
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Answered
16 September 2014
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
34 days
(a) The West Australian: 12 October 2013
TAB Form: 11 October 2013
Thoroughbred Racing: October 2013 edition
Harness Racing Ahead WA: October 2013 edition
Greyhound Chasing WA: October 2013 edition
(b) 11
(c) Mr Jeff Ovens-nominated by Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Mr Ramon Warren-nominated by eligible thoroughbred racing bodies
Mr John McIntosh-nominated by eligible harness racing bodies
Mr Ted Karasek-nominated by eligible greyhound racing bodies
Mr Barry Sargeant - appointed by the Minister for Racing and Gaming
(d)-(e) Candidates with the following attributes were encouraged to apply:
· Experience in one or more of the following disciplines-management, finance, business, commerce or information technology.
· Experience in rapidly changing commercial and or regulatory environments.
· Membership of relevant commercial organisations.
· Understanding of and interest in the racing industry.
· Strategic planning and leadership skills.
· High degree of integrity and standing within the community.
· Experience and skill in dealing with diverse stakeholders.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Understanding of current broad procedures and corporate governance practices and principles.
· Knowledge of and experience in regional development (This was an essential criteria for at least one of the vacant positions).
TAB Form: 11 October 2013
Thoroughbred Racing: October 2013 edition
Harness Racing Ahead WA: October 2013 edition
Greyhound Chasing WA: October 2013 edition
(b) 11
(c) Mr Jeff Ovens-nominated by Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Mr Ramon Warren-nominated by eligible thoroughbred racing bodies
Mr John McIntosh-nominated by eligible harness racing bodies
Mr Ted Karasek-nominated by eligible greyhound racing bodies
Mr Barry Sargeant - appointed by the Minister for Racing and Gaming
(d)-(e) Candidates with the following attributes were encouraged to apply:
· Experience in one or more of the following disciplines-management, finance, business, commerce or information technology.
· Experience in rapidly changing commercial and or regulatory environments.
· Membership of relevant commercial organisations.
· Understanding of and interest in the racing industry.
· Strategic planning and leadership skills.
· High degree of integrity and standing within the community.
· Experience and skill in dealing with diverse stakeholders.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Understanding of current broad procedures and corporate governance practices and principles.
· Knowledge of and experience in regional development (This was an essential criteria for at least one of the vacant positions).
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