02 Indigenous representation

This purpose of this proposal is for the Restructure Committee to commit to Board representation my Indigenous mob on both the Cultural and Production entities.

After a commitment has been made by the Restructure Committee to offer Board representation on both entities a consultation with Indigenous mob will happen to discuss details. These details will include, but not be limited to whether or not the Indigenous Board positions will be voting positions or non-voting positions.

That the new organisations will make provisions in the founding documents that ensure the traditional owners of the land that the event is held upon have a voice on the peak decision making bodies (Board or Town Council respectively) if they so desire. Legal counsel should be sought about the most appropriate way to incorporate this intent. The Indigenous Liaison roles at Burning Seed for example should be carried over to the Operational entity and always be held by a person who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.These liaisons should always be consulted in matters concerning the land on which the event is held and to be included in all decisions that may affect their cohort or the resources that they are stewards of. Potentially a chair should be made available on the Board in addition to the voting members that an indigenous liaison may occupy in the same tenure cycle as other Board members without the restrictions on successive terms. This position could be an open invitation without obligation of Board or Town Council duties or risk. If the person wishes to have a voting position on the Board they can, of course, nominate in the normal election cycle.