27 Mar 2026
The Board held its first meeting for 2026 on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Deputy Chair and Company Secretary Appointments
The Board confirmed the appointment of Alex Claassens as Deputy Chair until AGM 2026.
The Board confirmed the continuing appointment of Ms Megan Lavendar as Volunteer Company Secretary until AGM 2026.
Board Committee Appointments
The Board confirmed the following Board Directors as Chairs and members of the various subcommittees.
Board Committee | Chair | Other Board Members |
SEC | Alex Claassens | Up to two (2) vacancies |
FR&AC | Deanna Varga | Howard Collins OBE |
C&CC | David Oram | Janelle Middleton |
ROSC | Howard Collins OBE | Colin Pursehouse |
OCC | The Hon. Nathan Rees | Janelle Middleton, Ian Sheppard |
Further it confirmed the appointment of Dale Budd OBE as a member of the Collections & Curatorial Committee and determined to make no appointments to the Organisational Culture Committee at this time. A new call for Expressions of interest to join this Committee will be undertaken in the future.
Updated THSNW Collection Policy
The Board confirmed the revised and updated THNSW Collection Policy as recommended by the Collections & Curatorial Committee. The new policy is available on the THNSW website here.
AGM 2026
The Board commenced planning for AGM 2026. Draft Board Director Criteria are now available on the website for anyone considering standing for election at this years AGM.
More to follow later in the year.
The Hon Nathan Rees
Chair
