Sector Investment Advisory Committee roles and responsibilities

The Sector Investment Advisory Committee (SIAC) reviews and provides feedback on policy and the distribution of funds for major projects enhancing community media through our Sector Investment grants.

The Committee recognises the important role that the Foundation has in supporting the development, creativity and sustainability of community broadcasting in Australia, particularly through building the capacity of community broadcasters in a converging and evolving media landscape.

Committee members' role

Provide independent, informed advice on Sector Investment funding policy and practice
Employ appropriate consultation to inform funding policy directions
Review the effectiveness of funding policy against funding objectives
Assess Sector Investment grant applications and make recommendations on allocations to the Board
Monitor the progress and outcomes of the Sector Investment grants
Plan, implement and review funding for new sector development activities as identified through sector consultation
Abide by the requirements of the CBF Code of Conduct, including the Conflict of Interest Policy
Remain abreast of current and emerging issues, policy and practice relating to better practice in grant-making, sector development and any relevant broader industry developments.

Sector investment Advisory Committee Position Description (PDF, 605KB)

Chairperson's role

Liaises with and provides guidance to the Support Team in preparing meeting agendas and papers and online discussions.
Provides advice to the Support Team in responding to stakeholder enquiries, and in drafting complex or sensitive correspondence.
Considers and approves draft minutes (for later consideration and adoption by the Committee).
Chairs meetings ensuring clear decisions are made and critical items are dealt with in the available time while facilitating reasonable opportunities for discussion and deliberation amongst SIAC members.
Liaises with the Support Team in the preparation and approval of reports to the Board.

Sector Investment Advisory Committee Chairperson Position Description (PDF 153B)

Meeting schedule, workload and expectations

Meets in-person three times per year, and may occasionally meet via teleconference, video conference or other means
Liaises with fellow committee members and members of the Support Team via the CBF’s online project management and communications tools
Reads all meeting papers prior to meetings
Assesses all grant applications or tenders assigned to them and provide assessment scores prior to meetings.

Sector Investment Advisory Committee roles and responsibilities

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