Following on from the Operating Model review conducted in 2024 the Board of Basketball ACT (BACT) has resolved to create a Standing Committee to be known as the BACT Operating Model and Governance Committee (Committee) which will derive its authority from responsibilities delegated by the Board of BACT. The Committee’s primary purpose is to provide advice to the BACT Board on the development and implementation of changes to the BACT operating model and review compliance with the club affiliation and governance of member clubs.

The ACT Government provided BACT with investment funding to assist in the development of and changes to the Operating Model and Governance of Basketball in the ACT. The investment aims to review the operating model and structures of community basketball delivery in Canberra whilst supporting the governance, education, training, and enhancement of our club system to better support the growing demands on our volunteers and provide the optimal environment to motivate Canberran’s to participate in Basketball.

Basketball ACT is calling for expressions of interest from across multiple stakeholder groups within the basketball community to form the Operating Model and Governance Committee. For a full outline of the Committee details please refer to the attached Terms of Reference which will govern the roles, responsibilities, composition, and membership of the Committee.

The Committee will comprise of a diverse range of people with a strong knowledge and understanding of the BACT ecosystem, operating model, and governance. Whilst having contemporary knowledge and understanding of issues and factors impacting governance, the workforce and community within the ACT and surrounding region. Basketball ACT is seeking stakeholders from across the community who will be representative from the following stakeholder groups:

  • One (1) representative from the Technical Officials Community
  • One (1) representative from the Coaching Community
  • One (1) representative from the Clubs who operate under the Incorporated Associations Act. 
  • One (1) representative from the Clubs who operate under the Australian Constitution for School Education.
  • One (1) Independent representative appointed by the BACT Board

If you or anyone you know from within the basketball community would like to nominate to be a part of this Committee, please complete the following linked form by midnight Sunday 13 April 2025. Please note only fully completed applications will be accepted.

EOI FORM

TERMS OF REFERENCE