Purpose
The functions of the VRIB are set out in section 95H of the Racing Act. The functions of the VRIB are:
a) oversee relationships between the controlling bodies of RV, GRV and HRV (the controlling bodies);
b) endorse an annual integrity plan for each controlling body;
c) review and provide recommendations related to integrity resourcing and the integrity budges of each controlling body;
d) to advise and make recommendations to the controlling bodies in relation to integrity policy, participant licensing policies and licensing procedures;
e) review proposals for new or amended rules of racing as they relate to integrity and make recommendations in relation to the rules of racing as they relate to integrity;
f) receive complaints made by a member or a Director of a board of a controlling body, an integrity manager or the Chief or Deputy Chief Steward about integrity issues within a controlling body;
g) refer complaints to the Racing Integrity Commissioner (RIC) for investigation or investigate complaints not within the powers of the RIC;
h) to liaise with the RIC and external agencies in relation to integrity matters;
i) maintain an effective working relationship with the boards of the controlling bodies;
j) consider and provide direction in relation to any form of disciplinary action that a controlling body proposes to take against a senior member of an integrity department in relation to internal integrity matters;
k) oversee the development of a memorandum of understanding or shared services agreement between the controlling bodies; and
l) issue directions to controlling bodies regarding integrity matters.
The day to day delivery of racing integrity services will remain the responsibility of the controlling bodies.