Four committees support the HEARing CRC Board of Directors, these are:

• Finance and Audit Committee
• Nominations and Appointments Committee
• Science Advisory Group; and
• Support Members Group

Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee oversight the financial operations and affairs of the Company. It oversees the relationship with the external auditor and the process of identification and management of business, commercial and financial risks.

Mr Barry Roberts is the Chair of this Comittee.

Membership

	Prof Robin Evans	The HEARing CRC The University of Melbourne	Nominee Director
	Mr Neville Mitchell	Cochlear Limited The HEARing CRC	Nominee Director
	Mr Barry Roberts	The HEARing CRC Siemens Hearing Instruments P/L	Nominee Director
	Mr Richard Searby AO, QC	The HEARing CRC	Chairman of HEARing CRC

Nominations and Appointments Committee

The Nominations and Appointments Committee makes recommendations on the appointment and remuneration of Directors to the HEARing CRC’s and HearWork’s Board. If required, this Committee also assists in the appointment of a Chairman, or CEO, and in making recommendations on their remuneration.

Ms Kathryn Greiner is the Chair of this Comittee.

Membership

	Ms Kathryn Greiner, AO	Australian Hearing Services The HEARing CRC	Nominee Director
	Mr Barry Roberts	The HEARing CRC Siemens Hearing Instruments P/L	Nominee Director
	Mr Richard Searby AO, QC	The HEARing CRC	Chairman of HEARing CRC

Science Advisory Group

The Science Advisory Group will include both scientists from the Member organisations and independent scientists with expertise in the relevant disciplines of biomedicine, bioengineering and clinical practice. This group will provide expert advice on the programs and projects being undertaken by the HEARing CRC through annual research reviews and as otherwise appropriate.

Membership: To be confirmed

Support Members Group

The support Members Group will provide a forum in which Support Members are able to meet the Management team and Board of Directors to discuss progress of the HEARing CRC, their programs and projects. Core member are not included as each is already represented on the Board of Directors.

Membership: To be confirmed