ACCESS-NRI Board
About the Board
ACCESS-NRI operates under the operational framework of its host institution, The Australian National University (ANU), on the advice of the ACCESS-NRI Board and the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).
Approach
Our approach to governance is grounded in a commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency. We recognise that effective governance is essential to achieving our purpose and maintaining the trust of the ACCESS climate community.
Composition
The ACCESS-NRI Board comprises an independent chair and several independent members, the ACCESS-NRI director, and a representative from each of the ACCESS-NRI partner organisations. These partner organisations include: The Australian National University, Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, Monash University, University of Melbourne, UNSW, University of Tasmania, and the Australian Antarctic Division. Independent observers include the Department of Education (DoE)/NCRIS, and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEW).
Meetings and agenda
The Board meets quarterly in March, June, September and December. Agenda items can be emailed to the Director, Business Manager or Board Chair via access.nri@anu.edu.au. The agenda is distributed to the Board, along with Board papers, 1–2 weeks before the meeting.
Board duties
| Duties | Links |
|---|---|
| Defining and realising ACCESS-NRI vision, purpose and values | ACCESS-NRI Aims and Guiding Principles |
| Developing ACCESS-NRI evolving strategic vision | ACCESS-NRI Strategic Plan (2022-2027) |
| Seven Board members representing ACCESS-NRI partners and communicating back to the partner | Representation within the following partner organisations include: • CSIRO • Bureau of Meteorology • University of Melbourne • Monash University • University of Tasmania • UNSW • Australian Antarctic Division. |
| Ensuring ACCESS-NRI is implemented in accordance with ACCESS-NRI NCRIS funding and collaboration agreements, including approving additional collaborators and approving terms of partner agreements | NCRIS Funding Agreement and Partner Collaboration Agreements are available upon request: access.nri@anu.edu.au |
| Defining roles and responsibilities for effective governance | Organisation structure Board Terms of Reference SAC Terms of Reference |
| Promoting diverse Board composition with effective evaluation | Board Terms of Reference |
| Advancing risk governance and management | ANU Risk Management Framework |
| Ensuring financial performance oversight and accountability | Audited Financial Statements are available upon request: access.nri@anu.edu.au |
| Overseeing the appointment and performance of the ACCESS-NRI director | Board Terms of Reference |
| Strengthening governance and organisational culture | ACCESS-NRI Code of Conduct ANU Diversity and Inclusion ANU Privacy Policy |
| Seeking out funding and reputation opportunities to maintain and enhance ACCESS-NRI | NCRIS Funding Agreement and Partner Collaboration Agreements are available upon request: access.nri@anu.edu.au |
