I see on the MNZ web site that nominations are open for the south island on road board member.
I am not sure if the existing member (Mr.Dave Morris from the Southland Motorcycle Club) is standing or not this year.
One issue that I noted from the MNZ conference where the outcome was announced last year was the incredibly low number of people that actually voted. I am not sure wheteher this was due to apathy or a lack of understanding as to what it is all about and what the person does......
I think it is worthwhile to start some discussion on the subject and see if people have any suggestions as to who would be a suitable person for such a role.
Also perhaps worthwhile to attempt to help improve the understanding of what the person/people do.
The MNZ board is made up of a number of members voted on by MNZ licence holders and clubs to represent them in sectors or particular displines, in this case on road. The following is taken from the MNZ constitution and outlines the purpose, authority and the responsibilities of the governance board (GB).
8.0 POWERS OF THE GOVERNANCE BOARD
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and without prejudice to the generality of this paragraph the prime objective of the GB shall be to administer the rules of MNZ and the rules of competition and to supervise and manage the affairs of MNZ, and in particular to exercise the following powers:
8.1 To determine the strategic policy and direction of MNZ and shall supervise and manage the administration and constitutional affairs of MNZ.
8.2 To delegate any of its functions to the CEO, Commissioners or any other person or employee it may from time to time determine.
8.3 To fill any vacancy that may occur in the Officers of MNZ or on any Commission by resignation, death or otherwise, with any such person appointed to hold office in terms of Rules 5.1.10 to 5.1.12.
8.4 To co-opt onto the GB no more than two other persons, who shall hold office for so long as the GB shall determine but in any case not beyond the next AGM. Such person or persons may be selected for reason determined by the GB including for their specialist knowledge and/or skill. For the duration of the term of office any such person shall for all purposes be an Officer of MNZ but shall have no voting rights on the GB.
8.5 To establish a Code of Conduct for members, to amend it from time to time, and administer the same.
8.6 To administer the disciplinary practices and procedures in accordance with the Manual of Motorcycling Sport and the Code of Conduct as may be in force from time to time, in a fair and reasonable manner, and in accordance with natural justice. Any party to a dispute may refer an appeal (except in respect of any ‘in the field of play’ decision) to the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand to be determined in accordance with its rules.
8.7 To expel or suspend from membership of MNZ or to impose any other appropriate punishment (including a fine) for the infringement by any club or member of any rule, regulation or by-law of MNZ or to which members of MNZ are subject, or for any conduct which in the opinion of the GB is prejudicial to the interests of MNZ, its members, or the sport/recreation of motorcycling. In general, this is subject to compliance with the procedures as set out in the
Manual of Motorcycle Sport.
8.8 To appoint representatives of MNZ to attend each FIM Congress as the MNZ delegates.
8.9 To settle any unresolved disputes/differences or other matters between Affiliated Clubs, Officers, and members.
8.10 To control, invest and expend the funds and property of MNZ subject to the provisions of this Constitution with the funds devoted solely to the furtherance of the objects of MNZ.
8.11 To incur such liabilities as may be necessary (or which the GB may consider necessary) towards the carrying out of the objects of MNZ.
8.12 To borrow money, with or without security, and to mortgage or pledge any property of MNZ for such purpose. A General Meeting is required where utilising this power will reasonably result in a levy on members under application of Rule 4.7.3.
8.13 To become a shareholder or stakeholder in any company or other entity that the GB may from time to time determine may assist in the furthering of MNZ’s objects.
8.14 To raise money by way of subscription on members, levies on members, levies on approved clubs, sponsoring or corporate membership subscriptions, sale of rights and privileges, sale of intellectual property, rental of equipment
and assets, sanctioning fees, service fees, and in any other manner so as to provide funds for the furtherance of the objects of MNZ.
8.15 To oversee and manage, which may be carried out through appropriate delegations, the day to day administration of the affairs of MNZ.
8.16 To advise the Commissioner of each Commission of any specific directions, objectives and powers that the GB may determine for that Commission.
8.17 To consider, and if thought fit, act upon recommendations received from Commissions or the CEO.
8.18 To determine rules and regulations for all national competitions provided such regulations do not infringe upon the rules and regulations of the FIM or such other body MNZ is affiliated to.
8.19 To furnish rulings upon the Manual of Motorcycle Sport when requested to do so by race organisers, stewards, and Full members.
8.20 To ensure that the objectives of this Constitution are kept to the fore in the development and maintenance of motorcycle sport and recreation in New Zealand.
8.21 To appoint such salaried or contracted Officers or staff as shall be considered necessary to conduct the affairs of MNZ and all of its Commissions, and to dismiss and retire the same as may be necessary. For avoidance of doubt, the GB may delegate to the CEO such powers and responsibilities’ regarding the management of subordinate
employees (but not elected officials) as it from time to time thinks fit.
8.22 To oversee and authorise the expenditure of all MNZ funds.
8.23 To nominate a Patron or Patrons.
8.24 To refer any matter to the Sports Disputes Tribunal for determination subject to the procedure set out in this Constitution, regarding rules, regulations, or policies of MNZ and including (but not limited to) any dispute which may be of national significance, or relate to a document interpretation or in which the GB believes special circumstances are involved.
If you have got this far you are doing very well and clearly give a dam.
Give it some thought and respond with appropriate comments and or suggestions.
Cheers
Kevin Goddard
Dunedin
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Originally Posted by Kevin G
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