Board Members
Composition of the Board
The Board consists of a Chairman, Deputy and three members, each appointed by the Minister for a term not exceeding three years. These members are drawn from various representative groups within the Plumbing Industry, as specified in the Plumbers & Drainers Licensing Act.
Current Board Membership:
| Position | Name | Representation |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | John Maclean | Licensed Plumber & Drainer Gold Medal Services Pty Ltd |
| Deputy Chairman | Richard McElwee | Licensed Plumber & Drainer The Tap Doctor |
| Members | Rodney Cryer | Dept of Education & Training |
| Armando Padovan | Director, Building Advisory Services Department of Lands and Planning |
|
| Dennis Reid | Department of Plumbing & Gas Fitting Charles Darwin University |
Under the provisions of the Act, the Board can only issue Journeyman Registrations and Advanced Tradesman Licences in the categories of Plumbing and Draining. Endorsements for Backflow Prevention Devices and Hot Water Temperature Control Devices can be added on completion of the appropriate course. Certificates must be provided to the Board.