Board Sub-Committees

Scottish Gymnastics is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities effectively.

As part of our governance structure, we have sub-committees with membership from board directors, external representation and Scottish Gymnastics members.

Audit and Risk

The audit and risk committee supports the board and senior leadership team in these areas: finance, audit, commercial, legal and risk ensuring an excellent overall governance framework for the organisation.

Chair – David Johnson and Brian Ewing

Members – Ruth Hudson, Doc McKelvey, Claire Bath and Louise Burns

Governance

The governance committee has responsibility for all matters relating to the effective governance of the organisation. It supports the board to review and agree the Articles of Association and all governance related rules, regulations, policies and codes of practice. This is to ensure that they remain relevant and we maintain the highest standard of corporate governance.

Chair – Brian Ewing

Members – Kerri Mchale, Louise Burns, Doc McKelvey

Remuneration and Nomination

The remuneration and nomination committee review and evaluate the work of the board and make recommendations to the board for the appointment of directors. It also oversees executive remuneration, terms and conditions of employment and severance.

Chair – Ruth Hudson

Members – David Johnson, Claire Bath and Fiona Patterson

Wellbeing and Protection

The wellbeing and protection committee represents Scottish Gymnastics in relation to all members’ wellbeing and protection. The committee provides advice and guidance on all safeguarding matters ensuring practical, strategic, and operational support to deliver Scottish Gymnastics’ safeguarding strategic objectives.

Chair – Karen Rees

Members – Kerri McHale, Doc McKelvey, Cara Kennedy (Scottish Gymnastics member represent), Chris Smart (external represent), Jen Somerville (Scottish Gymnastics member represent) and Iona Mitchell (external represent)

Joint Technical

The joint technical committee ensures the activities of Scottish Gymnastics and all the disciplines are coordinated. It acts as a forum for discussion on all technical committee matters.

Chair – James Hall

Members – Fiona Patterson, Doc McKelvey along with the chairs of each technical committee.

Equality and diversity advisory committee

This committee provides advice and guidance on all equality, diversity and inclusion matters, ensuring a practical, strategic, and operational support to deliver Scottish Gymnastics equality action plan. It also supports our staff equality, diversity and inclusion group and board members in relation to equality and diversity.      

Chair – Brian Ewing

Members – Karen Rees, Doc McKelvey, Fawzia Osman (external represent), Martyn Souter (external represent), Karen Nicol (Scottish Gymnastics member represent), Laura Ryan (Scottish Gymnastics member represent)