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Board Members of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) - Invitation to apply

Urban Volunteer Representative - 3 year term until September 2010
Rural Volunteer Representative - 3 year term until September 2010

Closing date for written applications is 22 August 2008

VFBV advances the interests of all Victorian fire brigade volunteers and advocates on their behalf to CFA and other key stakeholders. The VFBV Board drives policy development based on volunteer input and is Involved in management of issues of central importance to all CFA volunteers.

Vacancies for a Rural Brigade Board Member and an Urban Brigade Board Member will arise in September when the terms of Tom Brodie (Rural) and Hans van Hamond (Urban) expire. Both members are eligible for re- appointment. The term of appointment will be for three years and applications are invited from interested rural and urban volunteers to be considered for these vacancies.

The role of a VFBV Board Member involves contributing to debate at Board Meetings, networking with others about policies and issues management, and not only making decisions but being prepared to defend them for the benefit of all CFA volunteers.

A Board Member role statement including the key selection criteria is available from your Association Secretary or from the VFBV website www.vfbv.com.au/ . This is an honorary position. No honorarium is paid.

If you are challenged by the prospect of making a difference for CFA volunteers, then send your written application addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement, plus an outline of your CFA activity including the names of two referees by Friday 22 August 2008 to:

• For members of affiliated Urban Brigades: VUFBV Secretary, PO Box 91, Patterson Lakes Vic 3197, Tel 03 9775 0117, fax 03 9775 0096, Email vufba@vfbv.com au
• For members of affiliated Rural Brigades: VRFBA Executive Officer, 75 High Street, Woodend Vic 3442, Tel 03 5427 3325, Fax 03 5427 3352, Email vrfba@vfbv.com.au

Below is the letter that has been posted to Brigades:

 Letter Regarding Board Vacancies

 Board Member Role Statement

 

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