Corporate governance

The EWOV Limited Board has four industry directors — two electricity, one gas and one water — elected by scheme participants; four consumer directors nominated by the Essential Services Commission and then approved by the Board and an independent Chairperson.

The Board is responsible for the business affairs and property of the company — including corporate governance, the setting of budgets, risk management, strategic planning and ensuring the Ombudsman's independence. The equal representation of industry and consumers engenders a sense of commitment and ownership of results.

The roles of the Board and the Ombudsman are complementary, with the Ombudsman attending Board meetings.    

The EWOV Board as at 30 June 2008