For Council of Members composition, the Council President, and the Board’s role, see Governance.
Standing Committees
The Board is supported by two Standing Committees:
- Finance, Audit, Risk Committee (FARC) Responsible for developing policies for the appointment of auditors, determining budget allocations, defining reporting templates and developing strategies for managing financial and organisational risk.
- Nominations, Remuneration Committee (NRC): Responsible for Board & Committee nomination and succession processes and remuneration policy
Standards Committees
The Board is supported by thress Standards Committees:
- The Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC) Responsible for accreditation and recognition of veterinary programs, both internationally and domestically.
- The Advisory Committee on the Registration of Veterinary Specialists (ACRVS) Responsible for assessment of veterinary specialists and their qualifications.
- The Australasian Veterinary Examination Committee (AVEC) Responsible for running the Australasian Veterinary Examination for veterinary graduates from non-accredited programs, and for providing skills assessments for veterinarians migrating to Australia.
Committee members are appointed by the Board.
Executive & Operations
Day-to-day governance and delivery sit with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who leads three direct reports:
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Head of Education
- Finance Manager, Corporate Services & Company Secretary
The CEO is appointed by and accountable to the Board under clause 8.3 of the Constitution.
Management teams within three divisions deliver AVBC’s programs and services in line with standards, policies and Board direction:
- Operations Division — enabling effective service delivery
- Education Division — setting and assuring veterinary education standards
- Corporate Services Division — governance and financial stewardship
Working Parties
At any one time there may be several working parties constituted to investigate specific matters, for example, the regulation of veterinary nurses and technologists, standards review, or continuing professional development