Board Communique May 2010
Board Communique for May 2010, including topics on the Health Reform, Special General Meeting and Members Briefing Session.
The Board of Directors met on 25 May 2010: Present: Dr Barbara Inness (Chair), Leanne Raven, Joe Balci, Dr Heather Allen, Dr Elroy Schroeder, Dr Andrew McIntosh, Dr Anthony Palmer, Kristin Michaels (minutes)
Staff Presentation - Mental Health Services
The Board received a presentation from Craig Maloney, Mental Health Services Manager. Craig outlined the vision and values of the mental health nurse team, the staffing complement, anticipated growth and referral numbers year-to-date. Craig spoke about the credentialing and training processes for mental health nurses and the specialisations of the ERGPA team.
Performance Review
The Board discussed the CEO's performance review in-camera.
Health Reform
The Board discussed the report provided by the CEO from the GPV Forum. Issues considered included, the cessation of Divisional funding from 2012 with all funding going to the Medicare Locals (Primary Health Care Organisation). The Board discussed a number of important points related to the changing environment, including the need to keep GP Members central to the change process and central in any new organisation. It was agreed that there was a great deal of work to be done in establishing the right form and function of a Medicare Local and that building on sound partnerships was the key.
Member Briefing: Health and Hospitals Reform, and Special General Meeting
The Board held a Member Briefing session on Thursday 27 May 2010. With 16 Members in attendance, the meeting discussed the current environment of reform and potential impacts on general practice and ERGPA. There was a lively discussion around the table and members requested further meetings of this type.
The Board also proposed a resolution to amend the Rules of the Eastern Ranges G.P. Association Inc to increase the maximum number of terms that a person may be elected as a Director or appointed to be an Independent Director of the Association. The Board recommended this resolution to the Members as a way of retaining vital organisational knowledge in this period of significant change, and ensuring a sound transition of new Board leadership over the coming years. The resolution was passed with 27 yes votes, 6 no votes and 2 abstentions (including proxy votes).
For a full copy of the Meeting Minutes please go to www.ergpa.com.au