Chief Stipe Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Former Police Deputy Commissioner To Lead New Racing Integrity Board Friday, 11 June 2021, 9:03 amPress Release: Racing Integrity Board Mike Clement has been appointed Chief Executive of the new independent Racing Integrity Board which will oversee the racing industry from 1 July 2021. “The Board is delighted to have been able to secure a leader of Mike’s standing, experience and impeccable integrity,” says Sir Bruce Robertson, Chair of the Racing Integrity Board. The Racing Integrity Board takes over the functions of the Racing Integrity Unit and the Judicial Control Authority for Racing, both of which will be disestablished as of 30 June 2021 with all employees transferring to the new Board. “Importantly, the new Racing Integrity Board - announced by Minister for Racing Hon Grant Robertson on 8 June - is independent and separate from the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing codes. Its establishment was a key part of the racing industry reforms in the Racing Industry Act 2020,” said Sir Bruce. Mike took retirement from the New Zealand Police last year after 42 years of service. He was Deputy Commissioner National Operations at Police Headquarters from 2014 and prior to that he was District Commander Auckland City. “I think it is universally acknowledged that a strong, effective and credible integrity system is critical to the public’s confidence in the conduct of racing. My challenge is to ensure the very high public and industry expectations as to the conduct, standards and integrity of racing are met,” says Mike Clement. Mike will be based in Auckland and will take up the role on 1 July 2021. Additional information The Racing Integrity Board’s core functions are: • Compliance and Enforcement – through its integrity officials (including Stipendiary Stewards and racing investigators), to exercise the functions, duties and powers assigned to them in the rules of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound Racing; • Prohibited Substances – to provide and manage prohibited substances testing systems and services which support the code’s racing rules; • Animal Welfare – to ensure the provision of veterinary services for the conduct of racing and to support and monitor the operation and effectiveness of each racing codes’ animal welfare policies and initiatives; • Adjudicative Services – to establish and maintain adjudicative systems, processes, and services to determine matters in accordance with the codes’ racing rules; • Regulation – to monitor and review the operation and effectiveness of the racing integrity system and recommend measures which will not only retain its currency but also enhance and strengthen it. © Scoop Media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy connolly Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Mike Clement has been appointed Chief Executive of the new independent Racing Integrity Board which will oversee the racing industry from 1 July 2021. Mike took retirement from the New Zealand Police last year after 42 years of service. He was Deputy Commissioner National Operations at Police Headquarters from 2014 and prior to that he was District Commander Auckland City. What are the requirements to become a policeman other than no education and no university degree? Maybe a couple of years at police college and a few tattoos will suffice, then work your way up the social ladder! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 2:02 PM, billy connolly said: What are the requirements to become a policeman other than no education and no university degree? Maybe a couple of years at police college and a few tattoos will suffice, then work your way up the social ladder! are you talking from your own experience in the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel of Judas Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 2:02 PM, billy connolly said: What are the requirements to become a policeman other than no education and no university degree? Maybe a couple of years at police college and a few tattoos will suffice, then work your way up the social ladder! If you are woke, helps currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Never seen an ex-policeman be any good in these type of management positions. Big difference between ordering people around and creating a collaborative working environment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Interesting to see the name "Godber" pop up again. So much for retirement... https://racingintegrityboard.org.nz/decisions/waikato-rc-29-september-2023-r7-sam-spratt/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 11/06/2021 at 11:00 AM, Chief Stipe said: Former Police Deputy Commissioner To Lead New Racing Integrity Board Friday, 11 June 2021, 9:03 am Press Release: Racing Integrity Board Mike Clement has been appointed Chief Executive of the new independent Racing Integrity Board which will oversee the racing industry from 1 July 2021. “The Board is delighted to have been able to secure a leader of Mike’s standing, experience and impeccable integrity,” says Sir Bruce Robertson, Chair of the Racing Integrity Board. © Scoop Media Impeccable integrity? You're f*#'.*g joking aren't you? Makes up and/or propagates absolute bullshit stories to justify the actions of his officials then refuses to admit it when they are exposed. They really think the participants are thick don't they? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefton Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, Reefton said: Impeccable integrity? You're f*#'.*g joking aren't you? Makes up and/or propagates absolute bullshit stories to justify the actions of his officials then refuses to admit it when they are exposed. They really think the participants are thick don't they? and not only did he do it but the Minister and his Board Chair both know he did it and never raised a finger to bring him into line What a bloody joke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Yankiwi said: Interesting to see the name "Godber" pop up again. So much for retirement... https://racingintegrityboard.org.nz/decisions/waikato-rc-29-september-2023-r7-sam-spratt/ So just what does it take to be a judge to the codes? We all know Michael Godber & what he might bring to the table. However, most will have never heard of the Chair "Adam Smith". https://nz.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-11098034 Isn't it interesting that he claims to be NZ's 2nd largest syndicator of racing greyhounds and at the same time is a panelist for the RIB (JCA)? I smell a huge conflict of interests. Edited October 2, 2023 by Yankiwi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Hey Chief, Would you like to fill us in on the recent happening within the RIB ranks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Yankiwi said: Hey Chief, Would you like to fill us in on the recent happening within the RIB ranks? Sure Chazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Sure Chazza I've heard a position has opened up among this list which you might be interested in filling. https://racingintegrityboard.org.nz/about-us/our-board-and-chief-executive/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, Yankiwi said: I've heard a position has opened up among this list which you might be interested in filling. https://racingintegrityboard.org.nz/about-us/our-board-and-chief-executive/ That link doesn't tell me anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy connolly Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 The link tells me there's a conflict of interest with one of the board members being a cock relation of a current license holder ! Surely Clement can do the job without having to answer to another five big-ticket individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 4 hours ago, billy connolly said: The link tells me there's a conflict of interest with one of the board members being a cock relation of a current license holder ! How is there a conflict of interest? Are you suggesting a Board member has ANY influence on operational matters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 7 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: How is there a conflict of interest? Are you suggesting a Board member has ANY influence on operational matters? Perception is everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Freda said: Perception is everything. Perception is not everything. The facts are what are important. Which Board member influences operational or judicial decisions to their benefit? Invariably the same people who point the finger over a perceived conflict of interest also complain about board members not understanding or having an interest in racing. Name one RIB Judicial decision at any level that has been influenced by a Board member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 On 6/12/2021 at 5:28 PM, Mark D said: Never seen an ex-policeman be any good in these type of management positions. Big difference between ordering people around and creating a collaborative working environment The National Party is littered with ex wallopers.😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankiwi Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: How is there a conflict of interest? Are you suggesting a Board member has ANY influence on operational matters? A board member seemed to have a proven influence in an operational matter in this case. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/79033575/greyhound-racing-nz-board-member-david-scott-pleads-guilty-to-charges Edited October 31, 2023 by Yankiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 51 minutes ago, Yankiwi said: A board member seemed to have a proven influence in an operational matter in this case. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/79033575/greyhound-racing-nz-board-member-david-scott-pleads-guilty-to-charges Nothing to do with the RIB. Why bring your Greyhound shit onto the Thoroughbred forum? What's more it is incorrect that they can't test for the drug in question. https://australianracinggreyhound.com/news/greyhounds-move-to-close-door-on-drug-cheats-20-years-late/15630/ Now if the RIB are not testing for stuff then it's because they are spending too much cash on salaries for ex cops to hide in hedges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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