The position of Safety Officer has become open. They will be elected at an EGM called for Thursday the 12th of September 2024.
Description as per the constituion:
5.2 Safety Officer
The Safety Officer shall endeavour to ensure that any measures that the committee deems necessary for the safety of all club members be implemented. The Safety Officer shall be suitably experienced for this task in the eyes of the outgoing committee. These measures, in the form of a Safety Paper, shall be recorded in the minutes at the first committee meeting and subsequently may be amended at further meetings. The Safety Officer may recommend removal of membership of any person who fails to heed the Officer's instruction.
The Safety Officer will oversee the development of river running skills up to and including Level Three Kayak Skills proficiency. The Safety Officer will ensure the availability and visibility of the club Safety Document to all members.
The Safety officer must be one of the following 2 options:
1) Be of level 4 river kayak skills standard
2) Be of level 3 river kayak skills standard AND have the endorsement of the outgoing committee
The position of Safety Officer requires two nominations.
