Structure

The diagram below illustrates the overall structure of VFBV and process links between key VFBV forums plus the links and inputs to decision making levels of CFA Management. In simplest terms the roles of the three levels can be described as follows:

• Board – Governance, strategic direction, policy and oversight;
• State Council – is the operating level, key advisory forum and State wide representation;
• Regional Councils – allow local level input and the local operating level

The VFBV CEO and staff secretariat provide overall coordination, management, advice and support to the Association at each level.

The roles of the three key levels of VFBV are summarised below:

Role of VFBV Board

• Governing body, responsible and accountable for the control of the business affairs, performance and governance of the Association;
• Determine policy and direction for the Association;
• Determine VFBV policy on matters referred by CEO or State Council;
• Appoint the CEO and monitor the CEO’s performance;
• Ensure the VFBV’s financial affairs are effectively managed and controlled;
• Ensure adherence to the Association’s Statement of Purposes;
• Ensure internal communication and consultative processes effectively engage membership;

Role of VFBV State Council

• Provide a forum for expression of views from Regional Councils and ensure issues raised by Regional Councils are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner;
• Consider matters referred to it by VFBV Board and CEO and make recommendations on action to be taken;
• Elect State Council Executive Committee;
• Select representatives to VFBV/CFA Joint Committees;
• Manage process for selection of VFBV Board members;
• Make recommendation to VFBV Board for CFA Board nominations;
• Provide guidance to VFBV representatives on CFA/VFBV Joint Committees and be a conduit between VFBV Board and Regional Councils;
• Advise VFBV Board on the business affairs of the Association.

Role of Regional Council

• Provide a forum for affiliated brigades to express volunteer concerns/views;
• Help brigades resolve matters of concern at local level;
• Provide volunteer leadership and represent volunteers at CFA Regional level;
• Provide a conduit for communication and information flow between VFBV Board, State Council and brigades;
• Refer matters that cannot be resolved at local level to VFBV State Council or CEO.

 

 VFBV Constitution