Committees of the Board are established to help the Board in their deliberations and ensure compliance with legislated responsibilities. Each committee has a charter detailing its role and responsibilities consistent with best practice corporate governance principles.

Renumeration Committee

The Renumeration Committee meets at least half-yearly and is responsible for:

• Ensuring that remuneration policies and practices support the strategic goals of our business.
• Setting the Managing Director's remuneration and managing his or her performance.
• Approving our other remuneration policies, employment practices and compliance.

Members of the Committee are Andrew Cairns (Chair), Noel Harvey, David Beard and Andrew Skewes.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee meets quarterly and at other times as required. It is responsible for:

• Appointing and monitoring the performance of the internal auditor.
• Reviewing and approving internal audit programs.
• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of our administrative, operating and accounting policies and controls.

Members of the Committee are Russell Walker (Chair), Jean Sutherland and Andrew Skewes, who are all independent.

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Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee, was established in October 2009 and meets at least four times a year. It's responsibilities are to:

• Develop and updating of the Sustainability Strategy.
• Monitoring performance and compliance with the Environmental Management System and associated environmental legislation, standards, codes of practice and licences.
• Receive reports concerning environmental audits and incidents.
• Oversee Coliban Water's sustainability strategy including reductions in greenhouse gases.

Members of the Committee are David Beard (Chair), Noel Harvey, Russell Walker and Rodney Thomson.