NBSLC Board of Management
Guiding Governance Principles and Strategic Objectives
The Board of Management is pleased to share this document with its members, associates and stakeholders.
General Principles Financial
- To hold a prudent level of cash reserves to properly maintain the Clubhouse and related facilities and to cater for planned and unplanned capital and operating expenditure
- To pursue sensible opportunities to raise funds independently of member levies, including through sponsorship and income generation activities that are consistent with the Club’s history and values
- To manage the finances of the Club responsibly, having regard to the interests of present and future members and for the long-term interests of all members
Social and cultural
- To continue to cater for a wide range of member interests, activities and areas of engagement with the Club
- To be an inclusive, welcoming and productive part of the lifesaving and wider community and to foster a “One-Club” ethos
- To strive for excellence in all we do
- To provide equal attention and care for our core sections of the Club:
- Lifesaving (including education)
- Surf Sports, competitive and recreational
- Nippers
- Community and social
Member welfare
- To manage member and associate numbers and Club resources to optimise the member experience within the parameters of our lifesaving and community service obligations
- To have a culture and governance model that is transparent and well understood and puts the overall Club interests above individual or group interests
Specific for 19/20 Financial
- To ensure the Club’s FY20 financial accounts reflect the general guiding principles outlined above
- To manage the ALRF construction process efficiently and cost- effectively
- To maintain transparent financial reporting and accountability
Social and cultural
- To assist members to have a clear understanding of the Club’s operations and activities
- To review our member numbers, patrol requirements and other key operational matters to ensure a positive member experience
- To find a sensible balance between Club functions that are performed by volunteer members and those performed by Club staff
- To have fun and enjoy ourselves!
