A Board of Directors governs the RACP and supports the RACP Governance by representing College members and guiding decision-making.
1 August 2025
Dear members,
The Board met virtually on Friday, 1 August 2025 after attending a meeting with the new College Council as observers. This was an additional board meeting to discuss two main items, the TRELLiS IT project and to decide details for the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 21 November 2025, where members will be asked to vote on separating the currently combined roles of elected College President and Board Chair.
TRELLiS is a major digital uplift project and a critical investment in the College’s future. It is designed to modernise our digital capabilities, reduce operational inefficiencies, and improve both the member and employee experience. It also directly supports our new strategic plan, helping us become a more connected, responsive, and financially sustainable organisation. The Board approved the TRELLiS business case, including a total estimated project cost of $37.9 million over three years (FY25 to FY27) and estimated ongoing operating costs of $10 million over 10 years (FY26 to FY35); and to progress to market for vendor partners.
In addition, the Board resolved to approve the information material and roadmap for extended engagement with members on the separation of the Board Chair and College President roles, which will be brought to a member vote at an EGM to be held on 21 November 2025. The Board also resolved to continue consulting on the remaining proposed Constitutional changes intended to be taken to a vote at the 2026 Annual General Meeting; this includes the recommendation to set up a binding Nominations Committee. The Board approved the changes to be included in the Notice of Meeting, Explanatory Memorandum and updated Constitution for the EGM.
The Board noted the update on the FairWork matter lodged by a Director against the RACP and another Director, and the updated related Board Dispute Resolution Procedure.
The next Board meeting will be combined with the Māori Health Committee and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee, followed by Psychological Safety training on 28 August 2025 and a Board meeting on 29 August 2025, which will be held face-to-face in Sydney.
Kind regards | Ngā mihi nui
Professor Jennifer Martin
Chair of the RACP Board and RACP President
Exiting Director Statements
Louise Cox - Exiting Statement (PDF)