Specialist expertise
Governance policy and procedure, including conflict resolution (grievances and disciplinary matters).
Bachelor of Laws (Sydney, 1964) and Master of Laws [Conflict Resolution] (La Trobe, 2008). While now retired from registered legal practice, I maintain current professional awareness via professional web resources.
Governance leader of Rotary Club of Melbourne since 2015. Contributor to the Governance Working Group for Regionalisation in 2020-2023 .
In grievance and professional disciplinary practice—
• in 2023 assisted in a professional standards process in relation to a cleric;
• 2019-20 managed a rotary club grievance/disciplinary resolution process instituted by a club board;
• in 2005 chaired a church board investigation and resolution of a grievance at diocesan (city) level.
Assistance Offered
• Advice on documentation of general governance procedures ( e.g., club policies, risk register, and memoranda of understanding), and
• Assistance in process of a grievance resolution, or disciplinary event.