Vote For Tim Hale SC for ATC Director

John Coates AC former Vice-President International Olympic Committee, former President Australian Olympic Committee, President Court of Arbitration for Sport

"It gave me great pleasure to nominate Tim Hale SC for re-election as a Director of the ATC. I have known Tim professionally as an eminent Senior Counsel practising across many areas of law. I have known him as a rugby player at our Sydney University and as a NSW rugby referee.

We share a passion for all sport and the well-being of those who practice it, whether Olympians or jockeys. We share a passion for Racing.

 

Tim and I spent many hours earlier this year discussing the Basic Principles of Good Governance and agreed they apply equally to Clubs like the ATC and organisations within the Olympic Movement. We found common ground on the following Principles:
 

1. Clearly defined VISION, MISSION AND STRATEGY with strategy aligned with the Vision

2. INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE including a clearly defined organisational structure

3. ETHICAL AND INTEGRITY STANDARDS including conflict of interest policy, the fight against doping and manipulation of competitions.

4. FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE

5. SUSTAINABILITY

6. AUTONOMY and harmonious relationships with Government authorities

7. Clear SEGREGATION OF DUTIES between the Board, Management, Audit Committee and voting members who elect the directors and who should receive material information.

Tim and I are the first to acknowledge that our respective ATC and organisations within the Olympic movement are not fully compliant with all of these Principles, but they are instructive as to where we should be heading.

Forgive me if you find this somewhat academic as that is not my intention. To the contrary, I ask you to take it as going to the unique qualities of the person I have nominated.

 

I regard Tim Hale SC as a person of the highest integrity and character.

I sincerely hope you will join me in supporting him for re-election."

John Coates AC
Member since 1980

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Gai Waterhouse  AO premier trainer, “First Lady of Racing”, only living ‘Legend’ of Australia’s Racing Hall of Fame

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"It was with great pleasure that I seconded the nomination of our Vice Chair, Tim Hale SC for
re-election as a Director of the ATC. I strongly encourage all members to vote for him. I’ve known Tim for more than 35 years. During that time, he has given me sound and sensible legal advice, as he also gave my father T.J. Dad had the highest regard for him, as do I.

In supporting Tim for election in 2020 I said:

“With his energy and easy manner, I am certain he will meet his commitment to represent the
interests of the members. He will make an outstanding Director of the ATC.”

Tim has done exactly that.

As members know, Tim can be seen at Randwick and Rosehill most Saturday race days moving
amongst members, talking and listening to them. He takes members’ ideas and concerns back to Management and the Board. This is why Tim is the most visible and best-known Director on the Board.

In my sworn evidence before the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Proposal to Develop
Rosehill Racecourse in July, I said:

“I exclude from criticism board members Tim Hale and Caroline Searcy, who have behaved more than fairly, having members’ interests at heart.”

These are difficult times for the ATC. Tim’s continued experience, professionalism, integrity and independence on the Board is critical for the challenges that face the ATC and its members. His advocacy for a new funding model for the ATC is vital for our future.

I urge all members to vote at the election of Directors and I urge you to vote for another term
for our Vice Chair Tim Hale SC."

Gai Waterhouse AO