Vision Statement

Paddle Steamer Ruby, Flagship of the historic Port of Wentworth, at the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers

Mission Statement

• Deliver the values of the P.S. Ruby Board of Management.
• Maintain the integrity of the P.S. Ruby Board of Management.
• Successfully operate the P.S. Ruby.
• Retain the spirit of authenticity of the P.S. Ruby.
• Serve and protect the interests of the community of Wentworth, owners of the P.S. Ruby.
• Serve the Shire of Wentworth, trustee of the P.S. Ruby.
• Serve the interests of the ‘Friends of the Ruby’.
• Serve the wider community.
• Provide efficient management to ensure the ongoing viability of the P.S. Ruby.
• Provide a historic Murray/Darling Rivers experience with the charm of a paddle steamer.
• Operate as a properly constituted Board of Management.

Core Values

Core Values that underpin all aspects of the operation of the P.S. Ruby Board of Management are:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Wise use of resources
• Long-term strategic perspective
• Contribution to the community
• Positive organisational management
• Quality product and service
• Openness, trust and positive confrontation

Policies

The Policies of the P.S. Ruby Board of Management which would underpin the the basic documents of Vision, Mission and Care and Core Values.

The seven key groups of policies are as follows:

Contents of Business Policies:

• Enterprise Mix Policy
• New Enterprise Policy
• Cost Sharing Policy
• Financial Control Policy
• Ownership Policy
• Board Meeting Policy
• Management Reporting Policy
• Insurance and Protection Policy

Contents of Ventures Policies:

• Community Flagship Policy
• Training and Education Policy
• Conference and Charter Policy
• Overnight Voyage Policy
• Day Voyage Policy
• In Port Policy

Contents of Maintenance and Operating Policies:

• Maintenance Policy
• Hull Policy
• Superstructure Policy
• Boiler Policy
• Galley Policy
• Cabin Policy
• Cleaning Policy
• Flood Policy
• Fire Policy
• Operations Policy – Weather Conditions
• Operations Policy – River Conditions
• Steaming Policy
• Risk Management Policy

Contents of People Policies:

• Management Board Policy
• Management Board Succession Policy
• Organisational Structure Policy
• Training & Skills Development for Volunteers Policy
• Crew Policy
• Guest Policy
• Paddle Steamer Competition Policy
• Risk Management Policy

Contents of Monitoring and Reporting Policies:

• Financial Monitoring Policy
• Utilisation and Occupancy Policy
• Captains Log Book Policy
• Guest Comments Policy
• Review and Evaluation of Service Policy

Contents of Agreements:

• Legal Regulations relating to Operation of PS Ruby