Berry Street Web Docs Annual Report 2016 | Page 8

T GOVERNA We are fortunate to have such a capable and committed Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. Together, we are determined to ensure: We are accountable to all our VWDNHKROGHUVʇFOLHQWVVWD̫ carers, supporters, funders and the community within which we work We provide the stewardship which protects and strengthens our reputation, resources and legacy OUR COMMITTED AND EXPERT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our Board voluntarily commits their time, experience and knowledge to govern Berry Street. They respectfully challenge our Executive Management Team to better demonstrate the impact of our work, set our strategic priorities DQGRYHUVHHRXU̬QDQFLDODQGULVN management systems and advocacy agenda. 7 Our Board met 11 times in 2015. Kate Jenkins resigned after 15 years of outstanding service when she moved to her new role as the Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Brian Watson resigned after eight years, and leaves such a strong OHJDF\WKURXJKRXU̬QDQFHDQG investment systems and strategies Tim Cartwright (former Acting Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police) joined in March 2016 after over 40 years of service with Victoria Police .DWH5R̫H\ (former CEO of the Committee for Melbourne) joined in May 2016 BERRY STREET