The AGM was held at the group’s Mulwala office on Thursday, February 25 after it was originally delayed as a result of border closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some significant and proactive changes occurred at the AGM and Riverine Plains welcomes a new, more streamlined and focused governance model.
Riverine Plains Chief Executive Officer Catherine Marriott said she was appreciative of the turnout at the AGM and the discussion around the changes to the Constitution most prominently.
“It shows members are passionate about the organisation and willing to support the change required to streamline efficiencies, maximise benefit to our members and establish clear value propositions to our stakeholders and service-providers,” Ms Marriott said.
Murray Scholz was elected as Treasurer, with John Bruce elected as Public Officer. Melissa Brown was also elected to the board.
Several constitutional changes were passed at the AGM which related to membership eligibility and board structure.
Riverine Plains Chair Ian Trevethan described these changes as important for enabling a more focused, efficient organisation with a sharper focus on delivering value to members, partners and research associates while remaining true the Riverine Plains’ motto of “Farmers inspiring Farmers”.
In his 2020 Chairman’s Report, Ian Trevethan thanked the outgoing 2020 committee (John Bruce, Melissa Brown, Adrian Clancy, Barry Membrey, Jan Davis, Paul Gontier, Fiona Marshall, Brad Stillard, Eric Nankivell, Curt Severin and Daniel Moll) for their work and support throughout the year.
Mr Trevethan also thanked Dale Grey of Agriculture Victoria for providing Executive Support.
He expressed his heartfelt thanks for the individual contributions made to the group over many years and stated he was looking forward to the continued involvement of the 2020 committee through the new board and the various subcommittees.
“I believe the group met last year’s significant challenges exceptionally well and with a smaller board and a new CEO, Riverine Plains is well placed to meet future challenges and capitilise on new opportunities,” Mr Trevethan said.
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