Looking to widen the pathways of influence has seen Wagga Cricket adopt a new board structure.
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Coming into line with Cricket Australia's strategic management template, the new board will replace the executive in charge of the association.
It is hoped the changes will attract a broader skill set to take over the governance of the sport and help cricket to flourish in the city.
Club delegates will still decide on the day-to-day running of the competition but Cricket NSW area manager Luke Olsen believes the new structure can attract a wider variety of people to help influence the sport.
"I think it will be a good mix between letting the clubs look after their clubs and concentrate on the on-field stuff while the board will look after improvement in sponsorship dollars, making sure it is governed correctly and taking that responsibility away from the clubs," Olsen said.
It comes after the development of a strategic plan with a bigger focus on facilities, media and marketing, plus fostering partnerships with council and sponsors.
In order for the changes to take place the constitution needed to be changed.
That was given unanimous support by the clubs, something Olsen believes is a good sign.
"The clubs are on board with it so know we are after people who are prepared to put their hand up and jump on board," he said.
Eric Koetz has been president of the association for the last 12 years.
The role will be removed as part of the change, with only the operations manager to remain, however he believes it will be a good thing for the sport in the city.
"I think it is step in the right direction," Koetz said.
"We're following other sports in town, rugby union has been like that for a while, and certainly Cricket Albury-Wodonga have been operating under a board for a number of years.
"We're coming into line with the structure Cricket NSW want so it makes sense to get on board with that."
Board members can only serve three-year terms and members can not be in executive roles with clubs.
Koetz is hoping to secure a place plus see people with different skill sets step up.
"I'd like to be part of the first board, help manage the process and provide some insights," he said.
"I've been around the executive longer than anyone if they would have me."
Anyone interested in being part of the new board has until June 17 to express their intent to srosengr@bigpond.net.au.
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