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COMPLIDC Sporting Complex Trust

ABN 24 468 901 017

25 May 2016

The Hon Niall Blair MLC

Minister for Primary Industries

Minister for Lands and Water

PO Box 5341

SYDNEY NSW 2001

Dear Minister

YOUR REFERENCE: 0M16/1112

I refer to your letter dated 24 May 2016 that relates to the appointment of an Administrator, to replace the current Trust Board of Wentworth Park Sporting Complex,

as its term expires on 26 May 2016.

I note that you .have appointed Mr Jason Masters to take on the role of Administrator

and I look forward to working with that person in the interests of the Reserve.

Yours sincerely

Peter Mann Chief Executive Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust

/Cc Mr David McPherson, Group Director Regional Services, Land & Natural Resources, Department of Primary Industries

r.:CEIVED

3 1 MAY 2016

\TIN LANDS "NTRE NEWCASTLE

Secretary/Manager Wentworth Park Road Glebe NSW 2037, PO Box 225 Glebe NSW 2037

Telephone 02 9552 1799 Facsimile 02 9660 2001 Email [email protected] Website vvww.wentworthparksport.com.au

Yours

24 MAY 2016 The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water

GPO Box 5341, Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: (61 2) 8574 7190 Fax: (61 2) 9339 5560 www.nsw.gov.au/ministercontactform/minister-blair

tlit The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water

GOVERNMENT

0M16/1112

Mr P Mann Chief Executive Officer Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Reserve Trust PO Box 225 GLEBE NSW 2037

Dear Mr Mann

The term of the current trust board for the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust is due to expire on 26 May 2016.

I have decided to appoint an administrator from 27 May 2016 for an interim period of three months. A decision on trust management beyond this date has not been made.

There are a number of factors that have influenced my decision, none of which in any way relate to the past performance of the trust board in managing the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust.

I have asked Mr Jason Masters to take on the role of Administrator. Mr Masters is an experienced company director in the public and private sectors, probity advisor, auditor and management consultant with high level understanding of Crown lands. Mr Masters will be in direct contact with the CEO and industry groups to establish a clear understanding of the current position of the Trust and user requirements for the reserve.

Mr Master will have all of the responsibilities of the former trust board. To ensure a smooth transition to the administrator, it is essential that you make available as soon as possible all relevant trust documentation to Mr Masters. He can be contacted on (02) 8705 5471 or 0407 780 110.

If you have any further enquiries please contact Mr David McPherson, Group Director, Department of Primary Industries - Lands on (02) 4925 4112.

Government Notices

Upon closing, title to the land, comprising the former public road, vests in the body specified in the Schedule hereunder.

The Hon NIALL BLAIR, MLC Minister for Lands and Water

Description Parish — Yarrow; County — Lincoln

Land District — Dunedoo Central; LGA — Warrumbungle

Road Closed: Lot 1 DP 1219910 File No: 16/00968

Schedule On closing, the land within Lot 1 DP 1219910 remains vested in the State of New South Wales as Crown land.

ORANGE OFFICE

APPOINTMENT OF TRUST BOARD MEMBERS

Pursuant to section 93 of the Crown Lands Act 1989, the persons whose names are specified in Column 1 of the Schedule hereunder are appointed, for the terms of office specified in that Column, as members of the trust board for the reserve trust specified opposite thereto in Column 2, which has been established and appointed as trustee of the reserve referred to opposite thereto in Column 3 of the Schedule.


Schedule

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

David Buckinbah Reserve No 87334 Christopher Creek Public Purpose: BERNEY (R87334) Public Recreation (re-appointment) Reserve Trust Notified: 15 August Sharon Anne 1969 CANTRELL File Reference: (re-appointment) 11/05225

Alfred Emile CANTRELL (re-appointment)

For a term commencing 10 June 2016 and expiring 9 June 2021.

NOTICE OF PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE DECLARED PURPOSE PURSUANT

• TO SECTION 34A (2) (b) OF THE CROWN LANDS ACT 1989

Pursuant to section 34A (2) (b) of the Crown Lands Act 1989, the Crown reserve(s) specified in Column 2 of the Schedule is to be used or occupied under a relevant interest granted for the purpose(s) specified in Column 1 of the Schedule where such use or occupation is other than the declared purpose of the reserve.


Schedule

Column 1 Column 2

Grazing Reserve No 77346 Public Purpose: Future Public Requirements Notified: 14 January 1955 File Reference: 15/10916

SYDNEY METROPOLITAN OFFICE

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR TO MANAGE A RESERVE TRUST

Pursuant to section 117, Crown Lands Act 1989, the person specified in Column 1 of the Schedule hereunder is appointed as administrator for the term also specified in Column 1, of the reserve trust specified opposite thereto in Column 2, which is trustee of the reserve referred to in Column 3 of the Schedule.


Schedule

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

Jason MASTERS

For a term commencing the date of this notice and expiring 26 August 2016.


TO SECTION 34A (2) (b) OF THE CROWN LANDS ACT 1989

Pursuant to section 34A (2) (b) of the Crown Lands Act 1989, the Crown reserve(s) specified in Column 2 of the Schedule is to be used or occupied under a relevant interest granted for the purpose(s) specified in Column 1 of the Schedule where such use or occupation is other than the declared purpose of the reserve.

The Hon NIALL BLAIR, MLC Minister for Lands .and Water

Schedule

Column 1 Column 2

Beautification Reserve No 752015 Public Purpose: Future Public Requirements Notified: 29 June 2007 File Reference: 15/07555

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust

Public Park No 500010 Public Purpose: Public Park Notified: 10 November 1885 File Reference: 13/00121

1165 NSW Government Gazette No 40 of 27 May 2016






tat The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water

Our Ref: DOC16/080424

Mr J Masters Managing Director Jason Masters Governance 16 — 18 Grosvenor Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dear Mr Masters

I refer to your recent proposal for appointment to the position of administrator of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust.

Your proposal has been accepted and I have asked the department to arrange for your appointment as the administrator of the Trust for an initial term of up to three months. Your term of appointment will commence on the 27 May 2016 or once it has been notified in the Government Gazette.

To ensure a smooth transition from the trust board to an administrator it is imperative that you make contact with the current Chief Executive Officer, Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust, Mr Peter Mann as matter of priority. Mr Mann's has been made aware of your appointment and his contact details are (02) 9552 1799.

I have also asked for the department to arrange for you to meet with the former Chair of the trust, Mr Ted McKeown, so that you may be advised of any issues to be considered in the role.

Beyond the above, it is also imperative that you make early contact with Greyhound Racing NSW, the NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association and the City of Sydney concerning your role and noting the interest these entities have in this significant reserve.

If you have any further enquiries please contact David McPherson on (02) 4925 4112.

Yours sincerely

The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water



NSW GOVERNMENT

The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries

NSW Minister for Lands and Water

GOVERNMENT


Mr P Mann Chief Executive Officer Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Reserve Trust PO Box 225 GLEBE NSW 2037

Dear Mr Mann



There are a number of factors that have influenced my decision, none of which in any way relate to the past performance of the trust board in managing the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust.


Mr Master will have all of the responsibilities of the former trust board. To ensure a smooth transition to the administrator, it is essential that you make available as soon as possible all relevant trust documentation to Mr Masters. He can be contacted on (02) 8705 5471 or 0407 780 110.

If you have any further enquiries please contact Mr David McPherson on (02) 4925 4112.

Yours sincerely




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Mr B Scott Chairman, NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association PO Box 485 GLEBE NSW 2037

Dear Mr Scott

I am writing to express my appreciation for your dedication and effort in fulfilling the role of trustee on the board of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust.

As you may be aware, the term of the current trust board for the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust is due to expire on 26 May 2016.

I have decided to appoint of an administrator from 27 May 2016 for an interim period of three months. A decision on trust management beyond this date has not been made.

There are a number of factors that have influenced my decision, none of which in any way relate to the past performance of the trust board in managing the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust. I would like at this point to express my sincere appreciation on behalf of the State for your significant time, contribution and dedication to fulfilling the role of trustee on the board of the Trust during the term of your appointment.



Yours sincerely




ta The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water

Our Ref: D0016/080413

Mr P Newson Greyhound Racing NSW BUILDING B1 HOMEBUSH BAY DR RHODES NSW 2138

Dear Mr Newson




There are a number of factors that have influenced my decision, none of which in any way relate to the past performance of the trust board in managing the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust. I would like at this point to express my sincere appreciation on behalf of the State for your significant time, contribution and dedication to fulfilling the role of trustee on the board of the Trust during the term of your appointment.



Yours sincerely




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NSW Ct/E1•IM ENT



Ms S Absalom NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association PO BOX 485 GLEBE NSW 2037

Dear Ms Absalom




There are a number of factors that have influenced my decision, none of which in any way relate to the past performance of the trust board in managing the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust. I would like at this point to express my sincere appreciation on behalf of the State for your significant time, contribution and dedication in fulfilling the role of trustee on the board of the Trust during the term of your appointment.



Yours sincerely





111SIA/ Minister for Lands and Water

GOVERNMENT

Our Ref: D0C16/080413

Mr G Semnnler Executive Director, Office of Liquor, Gaming And Racing GPO Box 7060 SYDNEY NSW 2001

Dear Mr Semmler







Yours sincerely




410 The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water


Mr J Johnson Nominee of City of Sydney Council GPO Box 1591 SYDNEY NSW 2001

Dear Mr Johnson





I have asked Mr Jason Masters to take on the role of Administrator. Mr Masters is an experienced company director in the public and private sectors, probity advisor, auditor and management consultant with high level understanding of Crown lands. Mr Masters will be in direct contact with the CEO, industry groups and council to establish a clear understanding of the current position of the Trust and user requirements for the reserve.


Yours sincerely




NSW 4Z/EINMENT



Mr R Arnold

Dear Mr Arnold







Yours sincerely





GOVERNMENT

Minister for Lands and Water


Mr B Fletcher

Dear Mr Fletcher







Yours sincerely





GOVERNMENT


Mr R McKeown

Dear Mr McKeown

I am writing to express my appreciation for your dedication and effort in fulfilling the role of Chair of the board for the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust.

The department advises me that you have been able to execute the role with integrity and commitment and lead the board during a period that presented the Trust with significant challenges.





Yours sincerely




tt,; The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Lands and Water


Mr M Cleary AO

Dear Mr Cleary

I am writing to express my appreciation for your dedication and effort in fulfilling the role of trustee on the board of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust. I understand you have taken on this role for a number of years now and your commitment is greatly appreciated.






Yours sincerely




!I%1E1§NMENT

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR TO MANAGE A RESERVE TRUST

Pursuant to Section 117, Crown Lands Act, 1989, the person specified in Column 1 of the Schedule hereunder is appointed as administrator for the term also specified in Column 1, of the reserve trust specified opposite thereto in Column 2, which is trustee of the reserve referred to in Column 3 of the Schedule.


SCHEDULE COLUMN 1 Jason Masters

COLUMN 2 Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust

COLUMN 3 Public Park No.: 500010 Public Purpose: Public Park Notified: 10 November 1885 File Reference: 13/00121

For a term commencing 27 May 2016 and expiring 27 August 2016

NSW GOVERNMENT

Department of Industry Minister Blair

Briefing — Approval to Appoint Administrator

Topic

Critical Date

Analysis

Management of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust.

25 May 2016 — publication of a notice in the NSW Government Gazette for appointment of a Reserve Trust administrator. The current trust board term expires on 26 May 2016 and management of the reserve will devolve on the Minister if an appointment is not made by the critical date.

Authorisation to appoint Mr. Jason Masters as administrator to facilitate the ongoing management of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust. As this reserve is considered to be of State or regional significance, Minister's approval of the appointment is required.

Recommendations

That the Minister:

1 Approve under s117 of the Crown Lands Act, 1989 the appointment of Mr Jason Masters as administrator to manage the affairs of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust for a period of up to three (3) months commencing 27 May 2016 and ending 27 August 2016

2 Note the position will be required to perform up to 15 hours per week for the period of the appointment

3 Approve under s120 of the Crown Lands Act 1989 that the position of administrator be remunerated at a rate of per hour to be funded by the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust

'Comments:

Checked by DLO: Policy: 3 0061

Minister:

Key reasons

Date: Tid

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex trust is listed by the Minister as a Category 1 reserve trust. Any appointment of trust board members or Boards for this trust requires Cabinet approval. Cabinet approval is not required for the appointment of an Administrator.


The outcome of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW and the Bays Precinct Transformation Program may influence the ongoing and future use of Wentworth Park.

Additionally, the current trust contains a mixture of conflicting interests with one representing a regulating body and two others having a major financial investment in the site. As such, it may not be considered prudent to appoint a new community trust board with similar

RM8 reference: Division/Branch: Approving officer: LBN16/3042 DPI - Lands Andrew Bell (02) 6883 5401

membership to that which currently exists or a corporate trust board to manage the affairs of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust at this point.

To maintain the complex and significant affairs of the reserve trust, and pending implementation of alternate longer term arrangements for the trust or the land, an administrator is required to be appointed to manage the day to day affairs of the reserve trust.

Due to the significance of this reserve, the period of transition for the complex and the complexity of the issues and governance arrangements involved it is essential that an administrator with substantial and relevant experience is appointed.

It is proposed that the administrator be remunerated at a rate of per hour (ex GST). The trust has sufficient cash reserves to meet this commitment for the appointment period.

Negotiations with Urban Growth NSW are being progressed on the basis of a proposal to appoint it as corporate manager of the reserve trust. It is also proposed that the Minister for Planning be appointed as the Minister responsible for the reserves included in the Wentworth Park precinct.

If accepted, Administrative Orders will be drafted to that effect. It is anticipated this proposal will be brought forward for consideration within the next 2 months.

Appointment is consistent with the requirements of the draft Policy "Administrators on Crown Reserves" (DOC14/188805). A draft Gazette Notice is at Attachment A (DOC16/073689).

Key messages have been prepared to respond to enquiries regarding the appointment of the administrator.

Departmental approvals

Position Signature

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Date

Approving officer: Andrew Bell, A/Group Director Regional Operations, (02) 6883 5401

Endorsing officer: David McPherson, A/DDG LNR (02) 4925 4112

28 April 2016

28/4/16

Endorsing Officer: Scott Hansen, Director General Department of Primary Industries

Supporting analysis

Legal Considerations

The Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust is the trustee of reserve (P500010) proclaimed for Public Park at Glebe. Additional purposes of parking, office accommodation, student examinations and Communication Facilities were gazetted at a later date over Wentworth Park.

The Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust was gazetted on 14 August 1992 and management of the reserve trust has traditionally been by appointment of a volunteer community trust board with ex officio members from Department of Gaming and Racing, Department of Sport, Sydney City Council, NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association, NSW National Coursing Association and a Department of Primary Industries (DPI) - Lands Officer. The term of office of the existing trust board members is due to expire on 26 May 2016.

Section 117 of the Crown Lands Act 1989 (the Act) provides for an administrator to be appointed by the Minister by publication of a notice in the gazette.


Financial considerations

Procurement of the proposed administrator has been undertaken in accordance with NSW Industry procurement guidelines. A review of the Pre-Qualification Scheme was undertaken to identify a suitable consultant who could undertake the role. As the value of the works is less than $150,000, one written quote is required.

Probity Advisory and Auditing Consultants was identified as a suitable provider on the NSW Government Pre-Qualification Panel for Performance and Management Services.

A request for quote was issued as Attachment A (LBN16/3004) and a written proposal was received as Attachment B — (DOC16/073713)

Given the specialist services required, the limited term and the availability of a suitable pre-qualified service provider, it was not deemed necessary or appropriate to advertise the role.

Assessment

Probity Advisory and Auditing Consultants have nominated Mr Jason Masters is an experienced company director in the public and private sectors, probity advisor and auditor and management consultant with high level understanding of Crown Lands. Attachment B includes his CV.

Sensitivities

DPI Lands have held discussions with the Chair and CEO of the Trust on the potential likelihood that a new community trust board may not be appointed in the immediate future until there is clarity on the future ongoing governance arrangements for the Trust. Other community trust board members have verbally indicated that they not interested in seeking reappointment to the trust.

Background

On 31 May 2016 the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW (the Inquiry) will report back to government.

With the imminent release of the report, the future of the greyhound racing industry is uncertain. Consideration is being given to alternative uses for the site should there be any move that would result in a discontinuation of racing at Wentworth Park or the industry in NSW generally.

Land ownership will be critical to the success of the Bays Precinct Transformation Program (the Bays). While the Minister has the legislative authority to allocate the site to a particular future use, there is a recognised need to give consideration to the broader direction for the Bays.

The Wentworth Park Sporting Complex (the Complex) occupies the central part of the broader Wentworth Park (the Park) and has been used for greyhound racing since the 1930s. The Complex is a Crown reserve under the management of a board of trustees with representatives from the racing industry, the community and the local government authority. The residue of the Park is open space under the trust management of the Council of the City of Sydney (the Council).

It would be the department's view that the Complex site is lawfully used and occupied at present. The Greyhound Owners Breeders and Trainers Association (GBOTA) hold a licence over the Complex. The licence provides for the running of race meets until 2027 and requires that the GBOTA meet capital and other outgoings for the site.

The Trust has obtained a report on capital infrastructure expenditure for forward years and has been seeking a commitment from GBOTA toward capital costs for the site. Infrastructure requiring immediate upgrade or replacement includes the air conditioning system, track lighting and the building lift.


Government has recently delivered a vision statement for the future of the broader Wentworth Park as part of the Bays Precinct Transformation Program. The site has been identified as an "Immediate Priority Destination — Commencing 2016-2019" for shared activated public space. This vision is consistent with the declared purposes for the reserves.

Attachments

Attachment Title

A Request for quote for function of administrator — LBN16/3004

Written proposal for services of Administrator and CV — (DOC16/073713)


Tim Jap

From: Jason Masters Sent: Friday, 15 April 2016 8:20 PM To: David McPherson Cc: Kerry Ede; Michaela Wake Subject: Re: Administor of the Wentworth Park Trust - Proposal Attachments: 20160418 P ADMINISTRATOR WPSCT (Final).pdf; ATT00001.htm

Dear David,

thank you for the invitation to provide provide you with a proposal should the Minister form a view to appoint an Administrator for the WPSCT.

Please find attached my proposal for your consideration.

If there are any matters that you would like to discuss, please feel free to call me.

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Jason Masters Governance

15 April, 2016

David McPherson, Group Director - Regional Services NSW Department of Primary Industries - Lands PO Box 2185 Dangar NSW 2309

Via: email

Dear David,

Re: APPOINTMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATOR - THE WENTWORTH PARK SPORTING COMPLEX TRUST (WPSCT)

Thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal for the potential appointment of an Administrator for a significant Crown Reserve Trust.

As this is a personal appointment, Jason Masters is specifically nominated for this role. Jason has a relevant mixture of experience; public and private sectors, board membership, board leadership and development and high level of understanding of Crown Lands for this role. Commercial arrangements would be via our company.

Background

WPSCT is the trustee of the Wentworth Park Sport Complex reserve under the Crown Lands Act of 1989. Whilst there is currently a board in place, should their term not be extended, then the Minister may appoint an Administrator.

As expected with good corporate governance structures, the reserve trust board is responsible for leading and governing the organisation, and the CEO is responsible for day-to-day operations, covering (but not limited to) execution of strategy, financial performance, risk management, compliance, people management and client services.

Jason Masters Governance is a Business Trading Name of Masters Le MesurierTM (International) Pty Ltd ABN 35 116 254 794 As Trustee For Masters Family Trust ABN 58 436 692 658

16 - 18 Grosvenor Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: +61 2 8705 5471 I M; +61 407 780 110 I F: +61 2 8706 1595 I E: [email protected]

W: www.lasonmasters.com.au

Should an Administrator be required for a short period of time this role is to take

care, control & management of the Trust, to assist with the oversight and execution

of the trust's plan of management and other activities required under the Crown

Lands Act 1989.

It is anticipated that the term may be for an initial term of six months, effective from

27 May 2016.

We understand that any such appointment of an individual as the Administrator

would be under sl 17 of the Crown Lands Act 1989, where the Minister may

appoint an administrator to manage the affairs of a reserve trust.

We have been advised that the key roles and responsibility would encompass all

responsibilities of the trust including key responsibilities such as:

1) Oversee the management and performance of the Trust, ensuring

compliance with legislative and governance responsibilities;

2) Make decisions in accordance with the Act and the Trust's policies and

procedures, particularly relating to financial, human resource and

procurement delegations;

3) Oversee, counsel and support the Chief Executive Officer, and monitor their

performance;

4) Liaise with the Department as required;

5) Review the Trust's finances and other key performance criteria on a regular

basis; and

6) Ensure that probity is maintained in accounting, reporting and other respects.

The Administrator's responsibilities are to be limited to maintaining business as

usual for the Trust, working with the established policies, procedures, delegations

and with the existing budget, staffing, strategic / operational / capital priorities.

The Administrator would take direction from and report to the Department,

potentially the relevant Minister and will be required to provide a concise monthly

report on the Trust's operations, the activities and decisions undertaken by the

Administrator during the reporting period.

It is anticipated that the Administrator would need to dedicate 1 0-1 5 hours per

week to the role, which can be done in large part remotely, with meetings and visits

to the Trust's offices as required.

WPSCT Administrator I M:+61 407 780 110 I E: [email protected] Page 2 of 13

Approach

Upon Appointment:

The transition to an Administrator can lead to a period of uncertainty for the organisation, its staff as well as its clients. It is critical for the success of the

organisation that any momentum is not lost, and in fact the Administrator may

needs to provide a framework for executive management to build momentum for the organisation to gain the stability it needs to move forward in the medium to

long term.

To this end, Jason would:

• Seek a preliminary briefing from the Department on the specific issues that

have led to the appoint of an Administrator;

• Meeting with the CEO as part of the communication plan, and to further

develop the Q&A document to address particular issues that may be raised

by the staff, industry partners, other key stakeholders and clients; and

• Be available to communicate to other key stakeholders and clients as

require.

Shortly After Appointment

Immediately after the appointment and the key communication matters addressed,

then commence the preparation for the cycle of key activities, which may include:

• Review matters that required the Administrator's approval and

approve/reject items awaiting approval (ie clearing any backlog);

• Review of the Trust's prior Trust Minutes and Audit and Risk Committee

minutes; • Review (with the CEO) their specific needs for support during the period of

Administration and that of their direct reports if required;

• Establish the cycle for meetings (physical and electronic) required to provide effective corporate governance and the associated reporting, including

monthly reporting to the Department;

• Receive a high level overview / familiarisation of the following:

o financial and operational performance;

o delegations;

o current key contractual performance issues and opportunities;

o any issues leading to the need for the appointment of an

Administrator;


o people management and staffing issues;

o key policies and procedures, including finance, HR and procurement; o the status of the Trust's Plan of Management; o current business operational challenges; and o current status of strategic plan execution.

During Appointment

• Providing CEO and Executive with counsel and support as required; • Exercising the decisions that are reserved for the Administrator based on

recommendation from the CEO and where appropriate the Department (or Minister);

• Do those activities to provide the stability and support required for the organisation;

• Execute the cycle for meetings (physical and electronic) required to provide effective ongoing effective corporate governance and the associated reporting, including monthly reporting to the Department to support the organisation; and

• Engage with strategic issues in relation to the long-term opportunities for the WPSCT.

Transition to a new Crown Reserve Trust or any other structure as decided by the Minister, which would include any background, advice and counsel to the incoming Chair as required.

Proposed Administrator

Attached is a high level resume of Jason Masters, who we propose as the Administrator. In summary we believe that Jason would be an ideal administrator for the following reasons:

• Experienced Administrator, having been the Administrator for the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust from November 2014 to June 2015. During this period, Jason stablised internal relationships, held community and stakeholder consultations, finalised the strategic plan and organisational restructure, and transitioned to the new Board with a forward-moving focus.

• Experienced with infrastructure and sporting bodies. Jason is currently the Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committees for the NSW Office of Sport, Venues NSW, State Sporting Venues Authority and Combat Sports Authority. Jason is active in sport as a basketball umpire and supporting his daughter who plays at high level for her age in netball and volleyball.


• Experience Company Director -Jason is a Chair of a not-for-profit, an Independent NED for a financial institution, Independent NED for the subsidiaries of two biotech/pharma start-ups with operations in Australia, Councillor (Board Member) of a NSW Statutory Authority, and Director of his own business company. He is a Fellow and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

• Educator of Company Directors - Jason is an accredited facilitator with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, covering the Strategy, Risk and Finance modules in the Company Directors Course, Foundations of Directorship program and their Subsidiary Boards Program. He recently delivered the Risk and Strategy Models throughout NSW for the Local Land Services Boards. Jason also provides Audit and Risk Committee training for clients of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Director and Senior Executive Appointments - Jason in his own rights is on the NSW Performance and Management Services Panel, section 4g Board and Committee Membership Appointment Advisory Services. As an example, he has been involved in the appointment of Directors for a not-for-profit organisation and the Chief Operating Officer for a $130m revenue health fund. Jason sits on the Governance Committee for one of the Boards in which he is involved, and they in turn are overseeing the appointment of a new CEO and COO.

• Recovery of Businesses - Jason has been directly involved in the recovery of a NZ and two Australian subsidiaries of a Japanese Multinational where he was a deemed director of the NZ subsidiary. As a former partner of Grant Thornton, he would assist the Administration and Receivership team in terms of a forensic analysis of finances and technology.

• Finances, Audit and Risk - Jason is currently the Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committees for the NSW Office of Sport, Venues NSW, State Sporting Venues Authority and Combat Sports Authority. In the local government sector, he is currently the Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committees for Wyong Shire Council and Cessnock City Council. He is also an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committees for Woollahra Municipal Council and CityWest Housing Pty Ltd. He was formerly the Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committees for ICAC, NSW Ombudsman, Health Care Complaints Commission and CountryRail Infrastructure Authority. Jason is Certified in Risk Management Assurance, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

• Procurement and Probity - Jason is a leading Probity Advisor and Auditor in Australia providing services in all three tiers of Government, working on the smallest to some of the largest transactions such as the Opal Card, Cobbora Coal Mine, construction and operational leases at the Sydney Opera House.


Jason is also a Foundation Associate of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australia. Jason has provided probity advisory services for numerous NSW Government Boards, including Crown Lands.

• Mentoring - Jason has mentored teams and C Suite executives. These mentoring roles have been "informal" as the Chair of Audit and Risk Committees, but particularly sought from two Chief Executives, and "formal" to the CIO of a major health fund. This is in addition to his usual mentoring of staff through his executive career.

• Land and Property Experience - Jason has had numerous roles related to property. When he was the Group Manager Facilities and Outsourcing for Allianz, all property (non investment) matters in Australia and New Zealand were in his portfolio. As a probity advisor, he has been involved in numerous property related activities including the Commonwealth Government's Property NSW (Millers Point), Sydney Federation Harbour Trust, NSW Government's Crown Land, Government Property, NSW Police Force, Sydney Opera House, Cobbora Holding Company; in the local government sector, Hills Shire and Pittwater Council and private sector, Grocon and a confidential developer

Conflicts of Interest

We don't believe the following are material conflicts of interest, but are disclosed for completeness and transparency.

• Jason Masters (through our brand APAC Probity) provided probity advisory services in relation to the strategy and transaction for Greyhound Racing NSW in relation to the formation of a new greyhound racing club for "The Gardens" facility in Newcastle.

• Jason Masters (through our brand APAC Probity) is providing probity advice to a commercial developer in relation to a proposed direct deal with a NSW Government agency for a parcel of land to be developed. This consultancy is not material in our overall revenue stream. The proposal (if it proceeds) may have some involvement with Urban Growth.

Proposed Fee

We are proposing to make Jason available at a rate . We understand the expected availability would be between 10 - 15 hours per week.

For meetings outside of Sydney, we would charge the standard travel and


accommodation rates and travelling time.

Administrative support by would be charged at .

Terms and Conditions

We are a member of the NSW Procurement Performance and Management Services - Prequalified Scheme in the following categories:

• Full (Advanced), la Agency And Program Reviews, • Full (Advanced) lb Policy/Strategy Reviews • Full (Advanced) 2a Strategy And Planning • Full (Advanced) 2c Major Project Procurement: Delivery And Project

Management • Full (Advanced) 4a Corporate And Business Strategy And Planning • Full (Advanced) 4d Audit & Assurance Services • Full (Advanced) 4f Agency Procurement Assessment (Goods And Services) • Full (Advanced) 4g Board And Committees Membership Appointment

Advisory Services • Full (Advanced) 5b Business Process Improvement • Full (Advanced) 5d Procurement • Full (Advanced) 5k Project Governance And Management

Accordingly we are happy to have a purchase order issued under this scheme, which brings with it the terms and conditions of that scheme. We understand the Department will issue the "scheme order", however, invoicing and payment will be directly with the Trust, and you advised that this will be agreed with the Trust prior the appointment of the Administrator.

If you would like to discuss this matter any further, please feel free to contact me on +61 2 8705 5471 or +61 407 780 110.

Jason Masters Managing Director


NON-EXECUTIVE PROFILE

I am a Chair and non-executive director with over 10 years of non-executive experience gained

through serving on the board of approximately 20 private, public and not-for-profit

organisations. My primary NED experience is in Governance, Audit, Risk, Technology and

Finance. I have held roles in numerous sectors; Utilities and Infrastructure: Transport and

Logistics; Technology; Manufacturing and Maintenance; Financial Services; Public Sector;

Health and Start-up sectors. I am a frequent domestic and international speaker on director

development, technology, audit, risk, finance and procurement. I am a Fellow and Graduate

Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

BOARDS/DIRECTORSHIPS/ADVISORY ROLES

Current

• Independent Non Executive Director, Uniting Financial Services (UFS), Chair of the Audit

Committee, Member of the Risk Committee and Governance Committees. The UFS nominee

for the Uniting Church NSW/ACTSynod's Ethical Investments Monitoring Committee

• Director, Celtaxsys Aus Pty Ltd, Australian subsidiary of US company Celtaxsys, Inc.

• Director, N8 Medical Australia Pty Ltd, Australian subs of US company N8 Medical Inc.

• Chairman, Australian Online Giving Foundation and Benevity (Australia) Pty Ltd

• Councillor (Board Member), Medical Council of NSW, Member of the Executive

Committee, Governance Committee, Conduct Committee & Research Committee

• Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee, CityWest Housing Pty Ltd

• Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, NSW Office of Sports (DP&C) which clusters

with VenuesNSW, State Sporting Venues Authority & Combat Sports Authority

• Independent Member, Finance and Audit Committee, ACON Limited

• Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee, Justice Health Network

• Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Cessnock City Council

• Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Wyong Shire Council

• Independent Member, Audit and Assurance Committee, Woollahra Municipal Council

• Masters Le Mesurier (International) Pty Ltd

Previous

• Administrator (effectively sole Board Member), NSW Crown Holiday Park Trusts, appointed by the Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water - December 2014 - June 2015. Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Country Rail Infrastructure Authority 2010-2012, Health Care Complaints Commission, ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) - 2009-2012 and NSW Ombudsman - 2010-2013 Independent Chair, Technology Strategy Committee, Westfund Limited - 2010 - 2012

• Grant Thornton Services (NSW) Pty Ltd • Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee, Police Integrity Commission • Director and Treasurer Copelen Street Family Services (Now UnitingCare Connections) • Director (Deemed) - Fujitsu New Zealand Limited, subsidiary of Fujitsu Australia Limited • Independent Member, NSW Bar Association, Professional Conduct Committee • Foundation Director, Australian Computer Abuse Research Bureau at RMIT • Director ISACA Melbourne and Sydney Chapters • Director, Rotaract Club of Hawthorn (Vic), Director, Vice President, President, Rotaract Club of

Marion (SA)


EXECUTIVE CAREER

2003 - Masters Le Mesurier Director 2007- 2008 Grant Thornton Director (Partner) Business Risk Services 1999 - 2003 Acumen Alliance Principal Consultant and Service Line Leader

1998- 1999 MMI Insurance Group (Allianz) Group Manager - Facilities & Outsourcing 1996- 1998 Fujitsu Australia Ltd Chief Internal Auditor 1992- 1996 National Rail Corporation Internal Audit Manager

Limited 1991 - 1992 Westpac Banking Corporation Manager Branch Systems Audit 1988- 1991 Ernst & Young Senior Manager - Information Systems Audit

1984- 1988 Australian Airlines Limited EDP Audit Manager

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Economics (Economics and Computer Science) - Flinders University of

South Australia

• Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Certificate of Risk Management Assurance (IlA)

• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), (ISACA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

EXTRA-PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PERSONAL INTERESTS

• Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Professional Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia

• Certified Professional and Senior Member, Australian Computer Society

• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (ISACA)

• Certified in Risk Management Assurance (IlA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner

• NSW Justice of the Peace

• Course Facilitator and Author, AICD Courses, Strategy, Risk and Finance Company Director Course; Subsidiary Boards; Local Government Integrity; Foundations of

Directorship (Strategy, Risk, Finance); Governance Essentials for Local Government;

Risk Analysis, Investigation and Oversight Course.

• Course Facilitator for the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia.

• Co-author of landmark Australian research book "Computer Security in Australia".

• Have worked on short-term assignments (two months or less) in Manila, Singapore,

USA, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Korea, India, New Zealand.

• Regular speaker at conferences on the following topics: Internal Audit; Technology

Governance; IT; Recovery Planning; E-procurement; Financial Systems; Ethics and

Leadership; Audit and Risk Committees; Outsourcing and Financial Systems.

• Lecture on Ethics in the Leadership program at the NSW Corrective Service Academy

• Spoken in the following countries: extensively throughout Australia, plus also spoke in

United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and the Philippines.

• Lectured at RMIT and Monash University on Computer Security to Masters students.

• Sports: Basketball (umpire), Australian Rules Football, Theatre, Movies, Travel.


KEY FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

1. Industry Specific Experience

Public Sector (Australian Federal [incl. ATO, AFP, CSA], State [incl. NSW Premier & Cabinet, NSW Treasury, NSW Finance & Services, ILGA, NSW Police Force, Cancer Institute, SWANS] and Local Governments and Public Sector Trading Enterprises [incl. Sydney Water, National Rail, Integral Energy, Country Energy], Philippines National Power Corporation) Technology Sector (Cisco Systems, EDS, Getronics, GEAC Computers, Infralinks, Compuware,

Macquarie Bank, Logical, Fujitsu, Westfund Limited, NSW TAB, NSW and Federal Government Departments (including AFP, ATO, CSA) plus Academic Research) Financial Services (Uniting Financial Services, Westpac Bank, Bank of Melbourne, Westfund, Allianz, Ha!data, Elders Finances, Hindmarsh Building Society, Australian Airlines, regional credit unions in Victoria) Health (Medical Council of NSW, Hunter GP Access, Sydney West Area Health Service, Westfund Limited, WMI, NSW Cancer Institute, NSW Health Support Services, NSW Health Procurement, Pfizer, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Celtaxsys, N8 Medical)

Transport and Logistics (Aviation - Australian Airlines, Rail - National Rail Corporation, Country Rail Infrastructure Authority, Transport Construction Authority, Multimodal Public Transport - Public Transport Ticketing Corporation, Shipping - Mediterranean Shipping Company, Port Waratah Coal Services, Logistics - Pfizer, Getronics, Cisco Systems, Australian Airlines) Manufacturing and Maintenance (Fujitsu, Ainsworth Gaming, NSW TAB, Australian Airlines,

National Rail Corporation, Allianz) Utilities and Infrastructure (Housing NSW, Hunter Water, Integral Energy, Country Energy, Cobbora [Coal Mine], Bloomfield Colliery, Port Waratah Coal Services, Integral Energy, National Power Corporation of the Philippines, National Rail Corporation, Country Rail Infrastructure Authority, Wyong shire Council [joint water authority with Gosford CC]) International (China, Hong Kong, Japan, USA, Canada, New Zealand, India, Korea,

Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia)

2. Governance, Finance, Audit and Risk Management

Independent Non Executive Director for Uniting Financial Services, Chair of Board Audit Committee, Member of the Governance, & Risk Committees and the UFS nominee for the

Uniting Church NSW/ACT Synod's Ethical Investments Monitoring Committee. Board Member for peak NSW Medical Council and member of four subcommittees (Executive, Conduct, Governance, Research). Strengthening governance process for the Medical Council

and influencing improvements in other health care professional Councils. Company Director for Celtaxsys Aus Pty Ltd and N8 Medical Australia Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of the US Biotech companies, which a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical companies undertaking clinical trials focused on therapeutics related to cystic fibrosis.

• Chair, Australian Online Giving Foundation, assisting major corporations with their corporate giving programs.

• As the Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for four NSW Government Agencies successfully created these new functions with demonstrated improvement in risk and internal audit oversight. No matters of significance raised by the External Auditor in year end accounts.

• Member of the reference group of the review of the NSW Treasury Audit and Risk Policy. • Chair for Audit & Risk Committees for two regional NSW Local Councils.

• Independent Member of Audit and Risk Committee for a NSW Local Councils. • Facilitator for the finance, risk and strategy modules of the Company Director Course at the

Australian Institute of Company Directors. Also deliver other courses such as Subsidiary


Boards; Local Governance Integrity; Foundations of Directorship (Strategy, Risk, Finance);

Governance Essentials for Local Government; Risk Analysis, Investigation and Oversight

Course.

• Deemed Company Director for Fujitus New Zealand Limited during turn around period.

• Independent Chair - Information Steering Committee for Westfund Limited.

• Lead Director/Partner providing outsourced Internal Audit and Risk Management Services.

• Tr-annual Review of the performance of the NSW Auditor General for NSW Parliament.

• Chief Audit Executive for two large organisations (private sector and government trading

enterprise) with close working relationships with Board and Board Audit and Risk Committees.

• Risk Reviews for a variety of organisations/industries.

• Provider of Probity Audit Services for major government tenders (up to -$1.4B transactions)

across three tiers of Government.

Project Director Training for establishing an IT Audit Department at NAPACOR in the

Philippines.

Writing and delivering training program for company directors in Papua New Guinea and

Malaysia. Other training programs include IT Audit Masterclass, Internal Controls & Fraud, IT

Governance, Audit and Risk Committee Training, delivered domestically and internationally.

3. Strategic Leadership in Organisations undergoing Change

Chair of the CountryRail Infrastructure Authority through a period of change of its major

services supplier, ARTC to John Holland, which had major reputational and operational risks.

Developed new internal control models to support major industry reforms.

Led the cost management and purchasing re-engineering for Cisco Systems in AsiaPacific

resulting from a significant industry crisis.

Recovered the Facilities and Outsourcing Function at Allianz Insurance after a failed change in

significant business process re-engineering.

Senior Executive (Chief Audit Executive) from start of National Rail Corporation, taking over

loss making state freight rail business, turning the business around for ultimate privatisation.

Multiple turn around strategies for Fujitsu Australia Limited subsidiaries and business units

making losses in both Australia and New Zealand.

Successfully started and grew a boutique consulting firm based on Corporate Governance and

Business Processes and Technology.

• Led the review of Medical Research for one of NSW Largest Research Organisations.

• Creation of Audit and Risk Committees under the new NSW Treasury Policy which significantly

changed the relationships between the Chief Executive and CFO with the Audit and Risk

Committee.

• Created a new Audit and Risk Committee for a Local Council whilst undergoing ICAC

investigation.

• Mentoring senior executives at Westfund Limited.

4. Understanding of Political Frameworks

• Administrator for NSW Crown Holiday Park Trust.

• Member or Chair of multiple Audit and Risk Committees at State and Local Government levels.

• Undertook a review for the NSW Parliament of the NSW Auditor General.

• Undertook a major review for the NSW Minister of Housing on Maintenance Reform Program

• Lectured to Commonwealth Public Servants on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of

Finance and Deregulation on Budget and Financial Essentials.

• Reviews in a multitude of Local, State and Federal Government Departments, including

assignments directly for Ministers, including assignments such as management and


organisational structure, probity, program and technology governance, market testing, internal

audit etc.

Working with multiple governments (State and Commonwealth) at National Rail Corporation.

5. Business Technology

Co-authored "Computer Security in Australia".

• IT Audit executive in corporate and professional services firms.

• Mentored IT Executives.

• Review of Capacity Planning for major NSW Utility.

Undertaken IT Audit and Governance reviews for organisations such as the NSW Police,

Australian Federal Police, Port Waratah Coal Services, Westpac Banking Corporation,

Australian Airlines, Macquarie Bank, National Rail Corporation, Fujitsu Australia, NSW

Teachers Housing Authority.

Undertaken Business Continuity Reviews (B IA) and IT Disaster Recovery Planning for

organisations such as Port Waratah Coal Service, Bank of Melbourne, Australian Airlines,

National Power Corporation of the Philippines.

Business Project Director for multiple e-Procurement project studies and implementations for

organisations such as Cisco Systems, NSW Department of Public Works, CSIRO, Getronics,

AFFA.

IT Service Management consulting to organisations such as the Australian Federal Police,

Australian Taxation Office, Child Support Agency, EDS.

Probity Advisor or Auditor for major technology acquisitions for organisations such as the NSW

Public Transport Ticketing Corporation, Hunter Water Corporation, NSW Department of

Premier and Cabinet, NSW Department of Finance and Services.

• Founding Director of the Australian Computer Research Bureau at RMIT University.

• International speaker on IT Governance and related topics.

6. Start-up Roles

Creation of Audit and Risk Committees at ICAC, HCCC and Ombudsman under the new NSW

Treasury Guidelines, and Cessnock City Council.

Foundation Director for the creation of the Australian Computer Abuse Research Bureau at

RMIT.

Creation of Masters Le Mesurier, a boutique consulting firm.

Started the Operational Performance Internal Audit process at Australian Airlines.

• Recreation of the IT Audit and Security Consulting practice at Ernst & Young in Melbourne.

• Member of the start up Executive Team at National Rail Corporation and creation of the

Internal Audit Function.

• Creation of the Internal Audit Function at Fujitsu Australia/New Zealand.

• Recovery of the Facilities and Outsourcing Function at MMI/Allianz after a failed Business

Process Re-engineering program.

• Creation of Strategic Sourcing Consulting Services at Acumen Alliance NSW (Oakton).

7. Property/Procurement/Contracting/Probity

• Co Developed and facilitated a course for a "Big 4 Bank" on Auditing Outsourced Contracts

and Compliance with the APRA Outsourcing Policy.

• Group Manager Facilities and Outsourcing for Allianz ANZ with over 50 properties in major

cities and regional areas, telecommunication and call centre management, print management,

travel management.

• Review Facilities Management Outsourcing for Getronics Australia.


• Strategic Sourcing Reviews for Cisco Systems, Getronics and GEAC Computing in Australia/NZ.

• Implementation of multiple procurement systems for Cisco Systems in AsiaPac Japan, USA and

Canada.

• Provision of Strategic Sourcing Outsourced Management Service for Getronics Australia.

• Co-author of the e-Procurement Framework for the Commonwealth Government

Probity Advisor/Auditor for major transactions for organisations such as Grocon, ADT Security,

Sydney Opera House, Public Transport Ticketing Corporation, Cobbora Management

Company, Hills Shire Council, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Pittwater Council,

Department of Finance and Services.

8. Strategic Benefits from Program Investments

IT and Program Governance for the Australian Federal Police, Macquarie Bank, Australian

Taxation Office, Child Support Agency.

• Independent Chair, Information Steering Committee for Westfund Limited.

• Program Health Checks and Recovery for organisations such as NSW TAB and Ainsworth

Gaming.

Program Management and Benefits Realisation for Cisco Systems, particularly in relation to

regional and global procurement systems and shared services.

Led a review that resulted in the cancellation of a major IT software development as it would

not have delivered the technical and financial benefits.

Undertook a review of a major capital works program leading to an improvement in its financial

reporting and project and program forecasting.

Major property reforms at Allianz.

9. Understanding of the International Environment

Director of the Australian subsidiary of two USA corporations.

Six-month performance improvement review for a "purchase to payment cycle" in Japan.

Multiple business process and technology roll out, including training development and delivery,

in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, India, USA, Canada, New Zealand.

Extended (12 months) review and recovery of the subsidiary of a multinational company in

New Zealand, became deemed director of the company.

As Project Director Training co-lead the successful implementation of IT Audit in the Philippines

Government largest entity, National Power Corporation.

• Lectured on Internal Audit, Outsourcing, IT Governance though the USA and Asia Pacific.

• Lectured to Iraq and Indonesian Public Servants on Procurement and Probity.

• Facilitate governance related programs in Malaysia and Papua New Guinea.

REFERENCES - CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST


Department of Primary Industries Lands

Our Reference: LBN16/3004

Mr Jason Masters Probity Advisory and Auditing Consultants 16-18 Grosvenor Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

By email: jasonajasonmasters.com.au

Dear Jason,

Further to our recent discussion, I request a proposal to provide services as Administrator of the Wentworth Park Trust.

Background

The Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust (WPSCT) is the trustee of the Wentworth Park Sport Complex reserve and is appointed under the Crown Lands Act 1989. The affairs of the Reserve Trust are currently managed by a Trust Board comprising a mix of community and ex-officio members. The term of office of the Trust Board expires on 26 May 2016.

A short term need has arisen to appoint an administrator to the WPSCT due to several emerging factors:

• The Deputy Director General, Lands & Natural Resources has been removed as an ex-officio from WPSCT (and several other Trusts) which may destabilise the Trust Board

• Concerns about current performance and governance of the Trust Board • Recent Government announcements in relation to the proposed redevelopment of the

Bays Precinct, which will affect Wentworth Park.

Role

The role comprises managing the affairs of the WPSCT as an administrator appointed under s117 of the Crown Lands Act 1989. The appointed administrator has all responsibilities of a Trust. In this case, the key responsibilities will be to:

1) Oversee the management and performance of the Trust, ensuring compliance with legislative and governance responsibilities

2) Make decisions in accordance with the Act and the Trust's policies and procedures, particularly relating to financial, human resource and procurement delegations

3) Oversee, counsel and support the Chief Executive Officer, and monitor their performance

4) Liaise with the Department as required 5) Review the Trust's finances and other key performance criteria on a regular basis 6) Ensure that probity is maintained in accounting, reporting and other respects.

Department of Primary Industries - Lands 437 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW 2300

PO Box 2185, Dangar, NSW 2309 Tel: 02 4925 4112 Visit: www.crownland.nsw.gov.au

Extent of administrator responsibilities

Responsibilities will be limited to maintaining business as usual for the Trust, working with the established policies, procedures, delegations and with the existing organisational budget, staffing, strategic / operational / capital priorities etc.

Timing

The role is expected to commence on 27 May 2016 and continue for an initial period of up to six months, or until such time as new arrangements for WPSCT are implemented. If new arrangements are implemented for WPSCT within the six month period, the administrator role will cease.

Reporting

While the Trust reports directly to the Minister, from a day to day management perspective the administrator will take direction from and report to Mr David McPherson, Group Director Regional Services, DPI — Lands. The administrator will be required to provide a concise monthly report to the Department on the Trust's operations and the activities / decisions undertaken by the Administrator. The Administrator will be required to liaise with the Trust's Chief Executive Officer on a regular basis to ensure appropriate oversight of the Trust's operations.

Required inputs

It is anticipated that the administrator would need to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to the role, which can be done in large part remotely, with occasional visits to the Trust's offices on site at the Complex.

Proposal

Please provide a brief proposal outlining your capability, experience and fee for undertaking this role, along with a copy of your CV. Please confirm your inclusion on NSW Government procurement panels. Please indicate in your proposal any conflicts of interest which may affect your ability to undertake this role.

Given timing, please submit your proposal by 4.00pm 18 April 2016.

Please contact me if you have any queries on 0407 032 758.

Yours faithfully,

David McPherson Group Director Regional Services 8 April 2016

(c)(_/ 12, Government Notices

REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF A MEMBER OF A TRUST BOARD

Pursuant to clause 6 (4) of Schedule 3 to the Crown Lands Act 1989, any Department of Primary Industries —Lands (DPI — Lands) officers and any DPI Lands positions appointed to ex-officio positions on reserve trust boards under section 93 of the Crown Lands Act 1989 including, but not limited to, the persons whose name is specified in Schedule 1 hereunder, is removed from the office of member of the trust board managing the affairs of the reserve trust specified in Schedule 2, which is trustee of the reserve referred to in Schedule 3.


NOWRA OFFICE


TO SECTION 34A (2) (b) OF THE CROWN LANDS ACT 1989

Pursuant to section 34A (2) (b) of the Crown Lands Act 1989, the Crown reserve(s) specified in Column 2 of the Schedule is to be used or occupied under a relevant interest granted for the purpose(s) specified in Column 1 of the Schedule where such use or occupation is other than the declared purpose of the reserve


Schedule 1 Schedule 2 Schedule 3 Schedule

Column 1 Column 2

Buffer zone

Column 1

The person for the time being holding the office of Executive General Manager Crown Lands (ex-officio member) Alison STONE

The person for the time being holding the office of Executive General Manager Crown Lands (ex-officio member) Alison STONE

The person for the time being holding the office of Rangeland Management Officer Broken Hill (ex-officio member) Tiffany BROWN

The person for the time being holding the office of Director Public Land Management — DPI (ex-officio member)

Reserve No 500010 Public Purpose: Public Park Notified: 10 November 1885 File Reference: 13/00121

Reserve No 35204 Public Purpose: Pisciculture Notified: 27 October 1902 File Reference: MN84R271

Reserve No 34483 Public Purpose: Public Recreation Notified: 17 May 1902 File Reference: 09/04081-02

Reserve No 1033748 Public Purpose: Access, Government Purposes, Public Recreation & Recreational Fishing Notified: 18 November 2011 File Reference: 11/00965

Reserve No 96706 Public Purpose: Public Recreation Notified: 15 April 1983 File Reference: 15/07149

Schedule

Column 2

Reserve No 180069 Public Purpose: Port Facilities and Services Notified: 28 June 1996 File Reference: 15/00900

Schedule

Column 2

Reserve No 750227 Public Purpose: Future Public Requirements Notified: 29 June 2007 File Reference: 15/09672

Schedule

Column 2

Reserve No 755969 Public Purpose: Future Public Requirements Notified: 29 June 2007 File Reference: 15/08280

Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust

Hungry Point Reserve Trust

Penrose Park Recreation Reserve Trust

NSW Angler Access Reserves Reserve Trust

Column 1

Storage shed

Column 1

Access

Boatshed; business purposes; landing/platform; pontoon; ramp; walkway; wet area

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