About

Board & Governance

Our Board

  • David Whitney

    PRESIDENT

    After a career in the arts around Australia and as Director of the Canberra Theatre and artsACT, David has now re-kindled his enjoyment of recreational and touring cycling and is committed to encouraging others to discover Canberra and the local region on a bicycle.

  • Linda Laker

    SECRETARY

    Linda has been on the board since 2018, following a career in government and the private sector. Linda brings to the role strategic and policy skills as well as financial, IT and communications experience. She is a casual leisure cyclist.

  • Geoff Farrar

    TREASURER

    Geoff is a lifelong cyclist and civil engineer with 35 years’ experience delivering infrastructure across Canberra. A long-time advocate for active travel, he brings technical expertise, local knowledge and experience managing finances.

  • Jill Walker

    BOARD MEMBER

    Jill is a semi-retired economist, who has spent most of her career working in the field of competition law and economics. She has experience in public sector governance, and has served on numerous board

  • John Widdup

    BOARD MEMBER

    John has been on the board (and its predecessor) since 2004, serving as President or Vice President for 10 of those years and active in advocacy for most of that time. John is a retired civil engineer and an enthusiastic recreational, transport and touring rider.

  • Bridie Harders

    CO-OPTED MEMBER

    Bridie is a litigation lawyer and in-house Counsel at Legal Aid. She teaches law at ANU and is Vice Chair of the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre. A keen road and mountain cyclist, with her husband and four young kids. She rides daily to work, rain, hail or shine!

Governance

Pedal Power Constitution

You can view the rules that govern our organisation by downloading our Constitution.

Strategic Plan

View our Strategic Plan 2025–2027 to learn about our goals and priorities for the years ahead.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

2025 Annual General Meeting

Pedal Power holds its AGM each March. All members are invited to attend, vote on board elections, and approve the previous year’s annual and financial reports.

📅 2025 AGM Details
Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Griffin Centre, Second Floor

Documents from the 2025 AGM:

Previous Pedal Power ACT Governance Documents

2021 Documents

2021 AGM Agenda

2021 Draft Minutes AGM

2020 Annual Report

2020 Financial Report

Electing the Board

The Pedal Power Board consists of up to six members, elected by the membership at the AGM. Board members may serve terms of one, two, or three years.

  • At the AGM, members also elect a President from among the elected Board.

  • At the first Board meeting following the AGM, the Secretary and Treasurer are appointed from among the Board members.

Voting Eligibility:
All current Pedal Power members can vote in board elections, either in person or by proxy.

Proxy Voting:
To vote by proxy:

  • Submit a completed Proxy Form at least two days before the AGM, or

  • Have another member bring the form to the AGM on your behalf.

Submitting Motions:
Members wishing to include a motion in the AGM agenda must submit it at least 28 days prior to the meeting.

Join the Board – Make an Impact

Play an integral role in Canberra’s cycling community.
Nominate for the Pedal Power Board by downloading and submitting the Board Nomination Form.