Committees for better business

Role of the committees

The role of the policy committees is to provide advice to the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland Policy Council and Board that encompasses:

  • Identifying emerging issues and the strategic management of these issues
  • Practical advice and a business perspective on the issues
  • Develop policy positions to address the issues directly at State and Federal Government levels through the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Membership

  • Committee membership will be drawn from the range of Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland business sectors
  • Members will be chosen on the basis of their business knowledge, experience and skills relevant to the specific committee
  • Members will be selected by a panel comprising Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland's President and General Manager - Policy & Membership
  • Membership will be reviewed annually by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland Board
  • Committee Chairs will be appointed by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland Board
  • Each committee will include at least one member of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland Board

Operation

  • Generally each committee should comprise no more than 12 members including the chair but this may vary according to the circumstances
  • There is no financial support for committee members in terms of travel or other expenses
  • Special purpose reference groups may be formed from time to time to deal with particular issues relevant to the committee
  • Committee members will be given the opportunity to represent Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland in various forums dealing with issues relevant to the specific committees
  • Media comment on issues relevant to the specific committee will be confined to the chair, with approval of the President

Meetings

  • Meetings will generally be held at least three times each year, although particular circumstances could dictate otherwise
  • The Business Representation team will provide appropriate secretarial services for each committee and will arrange venues, agendas etc

Current policy committees

  1. Education and Training
  2. Workplace Relations, Health and Safety
  3. Industry Policy
  4. Environment and Energy