SAHPA will be hosting the SAHPA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 4th December 2024. This means that all existing appointments will expire, and volunteers must be appointed. The following volunteer positions must be filled:
Executive Committee (Exco)
The executive committee will be charged with the running of the business of SAHPA, the determining of long-term visions and objectives and the monitoring of those objectives.
- Chairman (Director, Accountable Manager) – The chairman is responsible for development of a larger vision and strategy to deal with risks and opportunities. In addition, the Chairman oversees daily operations and ad-hoc issues as they emerge, as well as keeping the committee on track with its stated objectives and goals. Candidates must have applicable management expertise and/or experience. Needs a good understanding of aviation legislation, regulations and procedures. A legal qualification would be beneficial.
- Vice Chairman (Director) – This person is the previous year’s chairman if outvoted or retains chair if voted and next best vote gets vice.
- Treasurer (Director) – This person is responsible for maintaining control of all aspects of the financial running of SAHPA and liaising with the secretary, accountants and authorities in this regard. Candidates must have an accounting background and at least some practical accounting experience.
- National Safety Officer (Non-Executive) – Responsible for promoting safety with the support of regional safety officers, and engaging in regulatory development with the regulator. A legal qualification would be beneficial.
- Marketing Manager (Non-Executive) – this person is responsible for all aspects of communication and marketing of the sport to members and potential members, planning and execution of media campaigns, finding of sponsorships, event and promotions. A strong marketing background is a requirement.
Technical committee
The technical committee will oversee the standards of Safety as well as disciplinary procedures relating to the above. The technical committee will consist of one representative (formerly the NLSO) for each section – being HG, PG and Powered – as well as the SAHPA Representative. Each Representative will appoint regional representatives at his/her discretion and in consultation with his/her members to assist in the day-to-day operations of the section. Each section Representative needs to be an experienced pilot with a solid standing in the community and must hold more than an entry-level license in his/her discipline.
- Paragliding
- Hang Gliding
- powered (Includes all powered versions of the above PPG, PPC and PPT)
Nomination Rules
- Nominees must hold a current license for the appropriate section -e.g., you may only nominate someone for powered chairperson if you hold a PPG, PPC, PPT or PHG licence.
- The nomination form must be completed and signed by the nominee.
- Only fit and proper person who are paid-up, full members may be nominated.
- Nominations must reach the Secretary no later than 12 November by email. The SAHPA secretary will contact the nominees for verification.
- Postal nominations: SAHPA cannot be held responsible should post not reach us however Nomination forms can be sent to Postnet Thatchfield.
- A manifesto must accompany the nomination form (one paragraph on who you are and one paragraph on why you think you should be elected to the committee in that particular role and one paragraph on your qualifications/experience for the post).
- Members may only nominate themselves for one position.
- All nominations must meet the criteria for that position. (see positions above)
- If no acceptable nominations are received for a certain position, the deadline for nominations may be extended until a nomination for that position is received.
- If only one acceptable nomination is received for a position, that person will be elected to that position automatically.
Process
- Election process and deadlines will be as follows:
- Nomination forms and manifesto deadline 6 November 2024.
- Ballots to open from 12 November 2024 using simplyvoting.com.
- Ballots will only be accepted on the Simply voting.com platform
- Election will close on 4 December 2024 at 17:30
Logistics
- The SAHPA AGM 2024 will be held via zoom, on 4 December 2024 at 18:30
- The new committee (with a hand over period from old committee) will take over after the AGM has been held.
Members of the Committee fill important positions, and the respectability of the sport is in their hands. This is the opportunity to nominate the person(s) of your choice on the Committee. Please bear in mind that the nominee must be willing to devote time and energy to the task, as a considerable amount of personal time will be spent on SAHPA affairs. Some personal expense may also be incurred in the fulfilling of a particular post.
ALL NOMINATIONS AND MOTIVATION LETTERS TO REACH THE SAHPA OFFICE BY NO LATER THAN 6 NOVEMBER 2024