Board Committees
South Canterbury DHB has three statutory advisory committees, as well as a non-statutory Audit & Assurance committee. Committees do not involve themselves in operational matters. Rather, their role is to advise the Board on policies and to monitor progress toward meeting SCDHB objectives. Committees may include non-Board members who are appointed by the Board. Positions for committee members are advertised from time to time.
Community and Public Health (CPHAC)
CPHAC advises the Board on the health needs and issues facing South Canterbury residents, and on the priorities for use of health funding. It also advises the Board on how services funded and/or provided by SCDHB, and SCDHB’s policies, will impact our population. Committee meetings, which are open to the public, are held quarterly on the fourth Tuesday in March, June and September and on the second Tuesday in December.
Members
▪ Neil Anderson (chair, board member)
▪ Fiona Pimm (deputy chair, board member)
▪ Peter Bell
▪ Sue Eddington
▪ Jan Gilbert (board member)
▪ Bill Kora
▪ Graeme Nind
▪ Sharyn Nolan
▪ Rene Templeton
▪ Ngaire Whytock (board member)
▪ Dr Daniel Williams (South Canterbury medical officer of health, ex officio)
Disability Support Advisory Committee (DSAC)
DSAC advises on the disability support service (DSS) needs of South Cantabrians and on the priorities for use of DSS funding. DSS includes assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, community-based services aimed at helping the disabled retain independence, and residential care. The committee makes sure that the services provided or funded, and the policies adopted, promote the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in our society, and maximise their independence. Committee meetings, which are open to the public, are held quarterly on the fourth Tuesday in March, June and September and on the second Tuesday in December.
Members
▪ Ngaire Whytock (chair, board member)
▪ Terry Kennedy (deputy chair, board member)
▪ Peter Binns (board member)
▪ Trevor Linyard
▪ Chris Miller
▪ Karen Smith
▪ John Wilson
▪ Kathy Wright
Hospital Advisory Commitee (HAC)
HAC monitors the financial and operational performance of Timaru Hospital and assesses strategic issues relating to the provision of hospital services. Committee meetings, which are open to the public, are held bi-monthly usually on the fourth Friday of the month immediately preceding the Board meeting.
Members
▪ Ron Luxton (chair, board member)
▪ Jan Gilbert (deputy chair, board member)
▪ Neil Anderson (board member)
▪ Peter Binns (board member)
▪ Murray Cleverley (board member)
▪ Quentin Hix (board member)
▪ Terry Kennedy (board member)
Audit and Assurance Committee (AAC)
AAC is a non-statutory committee that ensures the Board appropriately discharges its responsibilities relative to financial reporting, regulatory compliance and risk management.
Members
▪ Roger Bonifant (chair)
▪ Murray Cleverley (deputy chair, board member)
▪ Neil Anderson (board member)
▪ Joe Butterfield (board member)
▪ Quentin Hix (board member)
▪ Ron Luxton (board member)
CEO Remuneration Committee
This committee reviews and sets the remuneration of the Chief Executive in accordance with applicable State Services Commission guidelines.
Members
▪ Joe Butterfield (chair)
▪ Neil Anderson (board member)
▪ Ron Luxton (board member)