Management Committee
The legal structure of GEAT, the people who work for it and its governing documents.
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The legal structure of GEAT
GEAT is the Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust
- The “Charitable Trust”
- The Trust Deed is the rule book for GEAT
GEAT Incorporated is the Trustee for the Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust
- The “Association”
- The Constitution is the rule book for GEAT Incorporated
GEAT Incorporated has a Management Committee (MC)
- The MC consists of 9 members made up of 6 Community Members and 3 Independent Members
- The Chairperson is an Independent Member and the Vice Chairperson is a Community Member
- The MC must meet a minimum of 4 times per year
The GEAT community committee members meet prior to the full Management Committee Meeting to raise and discuss current community matters that need further interpretation and cultural expression. The purpose of which is to ensure that the current matters before the (MC) are fully translated and comprehended.
Sub-committees
- Sub-committees are appointed by the MC
- Sub-committees are delegated duties and spending limits
- At least 2 members of the MC sit on a sub-committee
- There are currently 4 sub-committees of the MC:
- Charitable Grants Committee
- Finance Committee
- Risk Committee
- Corporate Affairs Committee
Reference Groups
- Reference groups are the voice of the community and hold a strong and culturally safe place of trust.
- GEAT community members, supported by GEAT employees, facilitate bi-monthly meetings in each community or as required.
- The meetings provide an opportunity for Reference Group members to put forward requests, raise issues and cultural matters for the Management Committee to consider.
The people who work for GEAT Incorporated
Employees
Managers
Angurugu office employees
Market Garden employees
Management Committee members
Committee Members
Angurugu
- Mr Ishmael Lalara
- Ms Louisa Amagula – Vice Chair
Milyakburra
- Mr Zachia Wurramara
- Mr Ainsley Wurramara
Umbakumba
- Ms Betty Herbert
- Mr Jason Yantarrnga
Independent
- Mr Peter McQueen – Chair
- Mr Bruce Fadelli
- Ms Meriel Corbett-Weir
Past members
We also acknowledge the hard work and contributions past members have made to shape what GEAT is today:
- Ms Violet Huddleston
- The late Mr E Wurramara
- The late Mr W Lalara
- The late Mr F Yantarrnga
- Ms Geraldine Amagula
- Mr Hugh Bradley
- Ms Kitesha Wurrawilya
- Ms Lucille Wurramara
- Mr Phil Timney
Management Committee Reports
Governing documents
Our governing documents and audited financial statements can be found here on the Australia Charities and Not-for-profit Commission website.