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 principle.

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.

John Brooke (Chair), Andrew Cairns and Andrew Skewes are members of the Committee.

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 Andrew Cairns (Chair), John Brooke, David Beard and Andrew Skewes who are all independent.

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Environment Committee

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

• Consider environmental issues that may have strategic, business and reputational implications for Coliban.
• 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 Noel Harvey (Chair), Jane Holt, David Beard and Russell Walker. John Brooke is an ex-officio member.