Board
MAV Board Members
| MAV President Cr Jennifer Anderson Macedon Ranges Shire Council janderson@mav.asn.au |
| Director - Gippsland Region Cr Rochelle Halstead Bass Coast Shire Council |
| Director - Goulburn Ovens Murray Region Cr Michael Gobel Wodonga City Council |
| Director - Great South Coast Barwon Region Cr Ruth Gstrein Corangamite Shire Council rgstrein@mav.asn.au |
 | Director - Inner Metropolitan South East Region Cr Li Zhang Glen Eira City Council |
| Director - Loddon Campaspe Mallee Region Cr Les McPhee Swan Hill Rural City Council |
 | Director - Metropolitan East Region Cr Stuart James Monash City Council sjames@mav.asn.au |
| Director - Metropolitan North Region Cr Karen Sherry Hume City Council |
| Director - Metropolitan South Region Cr Kris Bolam Frankston City Council |
| Director - Metropolitan West Region Cr Shannon McGuire Wyndham City Council |
| Director - Wimmera Southern Mallee Central Highlands Region Cr Jo Armstrong Ararat Rural City Council |
MAV Board Responsibilities
The MAV Board’s key responsibilities are to:
- define the detail of policies, objectives and strategies determined by State Council
- set and evaluate directions, priorities and performance standards for the MAV
- appoint the CEO and monitor his or her performance
- liaise with MAV representatives from their regions.
The Rules empower the Board to pass codes of practice or protocols to supplement the Rules and guide office bearers, Board members and MAV representatives.
Board allowances and expenses
Our Board allowance and expense policy provides Board members with an annual allowance, paid quarterly in advance.
Board members are provided with a data allowance for accessing business papers and can claim out-of-pocket expenses for travel, parking, accommodation and meals when undertaking duties as a Board member.
The policy also allows for Board members to attend our Annual Conference and other MAV events.
As of 1 July 2024, the board allowance are:
- President - $87,416 including 11.5% superannuation
- Deputy Presidents - $18,021 including 11.5% superannuation
- Board Director - $12,271 including 11.5% superannuation
- Internet allowance - $473.