9 November 2017
Chris Faulks has been appointed to the final position on the City Renewal Authority Board.
Ms Faulks is Deputy Chancellor of the University of Canberra and an independent director on several government, corporate and not-for-profit boards, including the National Capital Authority, the Australian Government’s Independent Communication Committee, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.
The former chief executive of the Canberra Business Council and Canberra Business Chamber (2007-2015), Ms Faulks will join a high-quality board of industry experts in guiding the City Renewal Authority as it delivers people-focused, design-led renewal in City Renewal Precinct.
Her knowledge and understanding of Canberra, its community, and the local political and regulatory landscape will be invaluable on a board that has been formed of mostly interstate members.
The board’s chair, Dr Michael Easson AM, deputy chair, Christine Covington, and first four expert members - Professor Ken Maher, Gabrielle Trainor AO, Nigel Chamier AM, and Kate Brennan – were appointed on 1 July 2017, with one final position reserved for a member nominated by the NCA.
Having an NCA nominated member on the board is recognition of the important role the Commonwealth authority has in Canberra, particularly in the City Renewal Precinct, and the importance of a strong ongoing relationship for the successful growth and development of the city.
Ms Faulks has been a vocal advocate for economic development in the ACT and will be able to communicate to the board issues that are important to Canberrans.
In her current and previous roles she has campaigned for policies and services that support economic development based on our city’s strengths. She understands that we are a knowledge economy, a tourist destination and the economic hub of a rapidly developing, vibrant region.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.