I, Cynthia Marwood (CEO), certify that the Sentencing Advisory Council has risk management processes in place consistent with the Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard (ISO 310000:2009) and an internal control system is in place that enables the executive to understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures. The Audit and Finance Committee verifies this assurance and that the risk profile of the Sentencing Advisory Council has been critically reviewed within the last 12 months. Cynthia Marwood, Executive Officer, Sentencing Advisory Council Social and Cultural Diversity The Council acknowledges the importance of cultural diversity and endeavours to maintain an inclusive, consultative and open approach to its work. Diversity is enhanced through the selection criteria of Council members (appointed by the Attorney-General), staff recruitment, student research placements and a broad community consultation strategy that includes a diverse range of individuals and community groups. Development and Training During 2016–17, the Council offered a range of programs to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs successfully. Staff members were encouraged to extend their professional skills via: attendance at external professional development courses; enrolment in post-graduate degree courses (supported with study leave and some cost recovery); and attendance and presentation of papers at relevant conferences. Workforce Data The Council implements the directions of the Victorian Public Sector Commission with respect to upholding public sector conduct, managing
I, Cynthia Marwood (CEO), certify that the Sentencing Advisory Council has risk management processes in place consistent with the Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard (ISO 310000:2009) and an internal control system is in place that enables the executive to understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures. The Audit and Finance Committee verifies this assurance and that the risk profile of the Sentencing Advisory Council has been critically reviewed within the last 12 months. Cynthia Marwood, Executive Officer, Sentencing Advisory Council Social and Cultural Diversity The Council acknowledges the importance of cultural diversity and endeavours to maintain an inclusive, consultative and open approach to its work. Diversity is enhanced through the selection criteria of Council members (appointed by the Attorney-General), staff recruitment, student research placements and a broad community consultation strategy that includes a diverse range of individuals and community groups. Development and Training During 2016–17, the Council offered a range of programs to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs successfully. Staff members were encouraged to extend their professional skills via: attendance at external professional development courses; enrolment in post-graduate degree courses (supported with study leave and some cost recovery); and attendance and presentation of papers at relevant conferences. Workforce Data The Council implements the directions of the Victorian Public Sector Commission with respect to upholding public sector conduct, managing