Released 25/07/2017
Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, is reminding interested members of the community that nominations are still open for the newly created National Arboretum Canberra Foundation’s Board of Directors.
“The National Arboretum Canberra Foundation Limited is a not for profit entity formed in December 2015 to promote and coordinate philanthropic contributions to the Arboretum’s development,” Mr Rattenbury said.
“The ACT Government has supported the Arboretum since its inception and we hope the Foundation will help it continue to achieve its goals and to secure its future for generations to come.
“Nominations are still being taken for positions on the Board of Directors, and we would like to encourage those with an ability to engage with the philanthropic sector to consider making an application.
“Directors will be required to demonstrate expertise in areas such as law, finance, marketing, governance or public relations. Between five to ten Directors will be appointed, depending on the experience of the candidates.
“Ideally we would like a mix of local and national candidates to apply. Being part of the Arboretum Foundation will be a rewarding experience and an opportunity to make a direct contribution to the future of this great Canberra institution, as well as to the ACT more broadly.
“The ACT Government will continue to fund critical infrastructure associated with the Arboretum with the Foundation providing additional development to continue building this iconic institution into a nationally and potentially internationally recognized institution in future.
“The Arboretum Foundation will complement current fund raising efforts including the work of the Friends of the Arboretum who already have a fundraising function and are a critical partner of the Arboretum.”
Nominations for the Director positions close on Friday 12 February 2016. For more information about the National Arboretum Canberra Foundation Limited please visit www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
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