| Organisational Governance |
In 2007, continuing on from a review in 2005 and staffing restructure, Surf Life Saving Tasmania changed its governance structure. The State Council (Presidents of our surf life saving clubs) remains as the peak authority of the organisation. However they have entrusted the day to day operations of Surf Life Saving Tasmania to a Board of Directors who have a mandate from clubs to continue to develop the organisation’s strategic framework as we move past the Year of the Surf Lifesaver, with operational committees chaired by State Officers for Lifesaving, Member Services and Surf Sports.
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(i) Election of the President, Deputy President, Director of Finance and Independent Directors; (ii) Affiliation of Clubs; (iii) Affiliation to SLSA; (iv) Election of Life Members; (v) Receipt of the Annual Report and Statements of Financial Performance of the State Centre; (vi) Approving changes to the Constitution
Powers/duties of the Board of Directors (i) Provide entrepreneurial leadership and direction for Surf Life Saving TAS; (ii) Set and monitor strategy and performance objectives; (iii) Review and approve systems of risk mgnagement, safety and internal compliance; (iv) Ensure SLST conforms with legal and ethical standards; (v) Review and approve policies; (vi) Make, alter or repeal By-Laws, except those regulating authority of the Council, Board or Standing Committees; (vii) Approve and monitor budgets, progress of major capital expenditure, capital management and divestitures; (viii) Appoint and remove the General Manager; (ix) Monitor the performance of the organisation, including the performance of the Committees; (x) Appoint Committees, Panels, Working Groups, State Officers and Advisors; (xi) Recommend the Independent Directors; (xii) Perform duties in the best interest of SLST and in accordance with the Director’s Code of Conduct.
Powers/duties of the Lifesaving Committee i) To develop, coordinate and implement policies, activities and programs related to lifesaving and specifically the relevant priorities in the SLST strategic plan; ii) To disseminate lifesaving information and instruction and to unify and advance methods of lifesaving throughout the State; such instruction and methods shall be as set out in the Manuals of SLSA and Bulletins distributed by SLSA and/or SLST; iii) To conduct schools of instruction, conferences and seminars at which all specified members of Committees (State and Club) shall be required to attend, and of which due notice shall be given; iv) To conduct conferences, assemblies, seminars etc as approved by the Board to bring together members of the Committee and the relevant Club Officers for discussion and determination of major life saving issues; v) To deal with matters referred to it from time to time by the Board or General Manager;vi) To establish Special Purpose Panels or sub-committees under the control of appointed Chairmen/Advisors to deal with specific topics or projects; v ii) To report to the Board via the General Manager;Powers/duties of the Member Services Committee i) To develop, coordinate and implement activities and programs related to member services and specifically relevant priorities in the SLST strategic plan; ii) To enhance membership recruitment and retention and transition through the various age levels and functions within Surf Life Saving;iii) To develop, conduct and co-ordinate personal developmental activities including leadership training and associated programs, policies, resources etc. for all membership levels and categories;iv) To pursue issues and activities of benefit to youth within Surf Life Saving;v) To foster recognition of the important role youth plays within Surf Life Saving and the community generally;vi) On a regular basis, critically analyse membership levels and trends and leadership development policies and programs;vii) To deal with matters referred to the Committee by other Committees, the Board or General Manager;viii) To conduct regular assemblies of members involved in membership and youth development programs to discuss matters relevant to the betterment of leadership development;ix) To establish Special Purpose Panels or sub-committees, if required, to carry out special tasks or projects from time to time;x) Report to the Board via the General Manager.Powers/duties of the Surf Sports Committee i) To develop, coordinate and implement policies, activities and programs, related to surf sports and specifically the relevant priorities in the SLST strategic plan; ii) To disseminate surf sports information and to unify and advance surf sports programs and procedures throughout Tasmania as set out in the SLSA Competition Manual and relevant SLSA and Tasmanian Bulletins issued from time to time;iii) To conduct schools of instruction, conferences and seminars;iv) To conduct Coaching and Officials Accreditation Courses and Competitors Clinics as required or requested;v) On a regular basis to critically analyse competition policies and procedures generally to improve the management and conduct of competitions;vi) To deal with matters referred to the Committee by the Clubs, Board or General Manager;vii) To investigate and make decisions on all applications for special events and sporting events outside the Competition Manual;viii) To conduct assemblies of officials and competitors to present a more open face approach to competition, competitors and qualifications;ix) To determine a calendar of programs and events each year based on Club submissions, and to better service the total membership and the public and to submit the calendar to the Board for ratification;x) To provide for a balance of competition and ability as it effects members of different age, gender and membership category;xi) To review regularly the types of competition events for Juniors including "fun activities" as an important part of Junior Activities;xii) To establish Special Purpose Panels or committees under the control of appointed Chairmen/Advisors to deal with specific topics or subjects;xiii) To determine the venues, dates and events for State Championship Carnivals;xiv) To appoint the Accredited Officials for all State controlled carnivals, competitions or special events;xv) To report to the Board via the General Manager. |
