The Steering Board
A group of committed stakeholders – the Steering Board – approves the Platform’s strategy and oversees its implementation by the Operating Team. The Project Charter provides the guiding principles, structure and procedures for the governance of the Platform as well as the responsibilities and composition of the bodies involved. The Platform’s financial year runs from July to June and remains open to forming new partnerships with other committed actors to Sport & Development.
The Steering Board of the Platform was constituted at a meeting in Windhoek, Namibia on September 18, 2007. It is comprised of one representative from each organisation that makes a substantial contribution to the Platform either financially or in-kind.
The Steering Board of the Platform was constituted at a meeting in Windhoek, Namibia on September 18, 2007. It is comprised of one representative from each organisation that makes a substantial contribution to the Platform either financially or in-kind.
Members of the Steering Board
The current members of the Steering Board are:
- Ms. Sophie Beauvais, Australian Sports Commission (Chair)
- Mr. Bjørn Omar Evju, Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports
- Mr. Patrick Gasser, Union of European Football Associations
- Mr. Mogens Kirkeby, International Sport and Culture Association
- Mr. Michael McWhinney, Department of Canadian Heritage
- Ms. Caitlin Morris, Nike
- Mr. Nick Pink, UK Sport
- Mr. Tom Pitchon, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Role of the Steering Board
The members of the Steering Board meet physically at least once per financial year to review and discuss the Platform’s strategic framework and oversee its implementation. The Director of the Operating Team is the Executive Secretary of the Steering Board and participates in Steering Board meetings. The Operating Team is not part of the Steering Board and does not have the right to vote.
The Platform’s open structure allows for new donors to be included throughout the financial year. Potential donors are encouraged to contact the Operating Team to submit offers for contributing to the Platform. The Operating Team will evaluate the offer, which will then be submitted to the Steering Board for approval.
The Platform’s open structure allows for new donors to be included throughout the financial year. Potential donors are encouraged to contact the Operating Team to submit offers for contributing to the Platform. The Operating Team will evaluate the offer, which will then be submitted to the Steering Board for approval.
