New Working Groups approved at the FIS Council Meeting in June

At its June meeting, the FIS Council approved the formation of several new Working Groups and Committees. Below is an overview of the newly-formed Working Groups and Committees and their mandates.

“The creation of these committees and working groups is critical for FIS to be a leader in international sports,” said FIS President Johan Eliasch. “Within the groups, there is a good mix of Council expertise and external individuals that will bring fresh insight into the various areas. The formation of these groups will also ensure that FIS follows the best practices for good governance and acts in a transparent manner.”

FIS Strategic Planning Group

The FIS Strategic Planning Group is responsible for developing and then recommending a four-year Horizon Plan and an annual rolling Strategic agenda. The annual rolling strategic agenda will need to be set in the context of an ambitious four-year plan of goals and objectives. The rolling agenda will be updated as targets are achieved and further initiatives are introduced. This provides the Council with the ability, over time, to refine and improve the development of existing and new activities. These plans would be shared widely with member nations.

ESG Committee: Environmental, Sustainability and Governance

The Committee is responsible for recommendations to Council on each relevant issue. It will undertake an initial review of existing policies and make recommendations for additional policies.

Nominations and Remuneration Committee

The Committee will make recommendations on senior nominations and related remuneration; and will be responsible for oversight of HR related matters on behalf of the Council.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review FIS annual financial statements and make recommendations to the Council. This committee will be responsible for ensuring that all suitable controls of operational and financial matters are established and monitored.

China Working Group

The China Working Group will aid in the promotion of recreational and athletic Snowsport in China, a working group was created.

Nordic Future Vision Working Group

The mandate of the Nordic Future Vision Working Group is to review and recommend aspirational plans to grow participation and competition.

Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski Future Vision Working Group

The mandate of the Freestyle, Snowboard and Freeski Working Group is to review and recommend aspirational plans to grow participation and competition.

Alpine Future Vision Working Group

The mandate of the Alpine Vision Working Group is to review and recommend aspirational plans to grow participation and competition.

Advisory Group

FIS has an opportunity to gather together some of the best minds in sports marketing and sponsorships to help formulate new and ambitious plans designed to significantly enhance the financial platform of our sports. This will not be a formal committee of the Council, nor a voting or policy forming group.