To assist National Council in determining how to more effectively achieve its goal of being an important contributor to the policy dialogue in Australia, a National Policy Committee (Committee) is being formed to act as a reference group.

The Committee’s core activities will include, but are not limited to:
• Identifying policy priorities of members and review on a yearly basis
• Review final drafts of National policy and advocacy statements and make recommendations to council for the approval of national policies
• Review advocacy plans
• Advise on areas of policy research

Positions Available
The Chair will be a National Councillor appointed by National Council.
There are 3 committee positions to be filled.

Eligibility
Member level 1

Term of office
The term of office for all members of the Committee will be two years.

Commitment
• Communications are predominately via email
• It is expected that there will be 4-5 teleconferences a year
• If possible, 1 face to face meeting will be scheduled annually

Obligations
Committee members must fulfil their roles, tasks and responsibilities in an accountable, professional and expedient manner.

Process
Expressions of interest must be submitted to policy@architecture.com.au by 7 July. Please attach a 1 page CV and provide the following details:
• Name
• AIA Membership number
• Practice
• Address
• Email
• Phone
• Reasons for wanting to join (no more than 100 words)
• Expertise

If you have any questions please contact Leanne Hardwicke, National Policy Advisor via email Leanne.hardwicke@architecture.com.au