The DMC create policies with the Trustee and funding projects, but the Council are the final decision makers and they must endorse the DMC decision on a policy before it goes to the mining companies for approval.
- Policy created by DMC and Trustee
- Policy endorsed by the DMC
- Council review the policy – any changes it goes back to DMC to reconsider
- Council approve the policy
- Trustee approves the policy
- Policy is sent to the mining company for approval
Each sub fund has its own Council and own DMC.
The members who sit on these must be beneficiaries of that fund. They are responsible for creating, reviewing, and approving benefits for their fellow beneficiaries.
Banjima people who are beneficiaries of the various trusts nominate their representatives to be part of a Committee or Council. Nominees are appointed by the Trustee (AET) according to a selection criteria, for a term of 2-3 years.
Members vote at a Community Meeting to select their preferred nominees. Nominees must be a registered beneficiary of the particular trust fund and be 18 years or over.
