Committees
Committees are an important way for members to help APEN achieve its goals. It also means that members can become involved in areas that particularly interest them.
Becoming involved along with the Board Directors in these committees is a great way to learn, broaden your network and develop yourself professionally.
If you are interested in becoming involved, there is information on how to do that here, or you can contact APEN Ltd. and see what you can do to help.
Member Engagement
The Member Engagement committee looks after APEN's communication channels - ExtensionNet, Rural Extension & Innovation Systems Journal, APEN Website, eBulletin, Social Media, Webinars, Media releases. They also oversee the former Education Training and Professional Development committee (now a task force of the SE committee) and international initiatives, including engagement with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) and the wider international community.
Chair: Nicole Sallur
Governance and Strategy
This committee ensures the governance systems of APEN, including the governance policies and procedures underpinning the conduct of the functions of the organisation comply with current regulatory requirements and reflect contemporary business, governance, policy and ethical requirements.
Chair: Roy Murray-Prior
Business Development
This committee looks after APEN's Business and Marketing strategies. They oversee APEN events, the biennial Conference , the biennial Roadshow (alternate years), the Mentoring Scheme, membership categories and sponsorship and sales opportunities and spreading the word about APEN and membership.
Chair: Noel Ainsworth
Audit Risk and Financial Control
This committee ensures the finance, audit and business functions of APEN, including the policies and procedures underpinning the conduct of the business and human resource management functions comply with current regulatory requirements and reflect contemporary business, governance and ethical requirements in Australia.
Chair: Roy Murray-Prior