2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia
2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia
2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia
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7 SPORTING COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES<br />
7.1 Creation <strong>of</strong> Commissions<br />
7.1.1.1 MA has a Commission structure<br />
comprising the following Commissions:<br />
a) Road Racing ,<br />
b) Motocross & Supercross,<br />
c) Speedway,<br />
d) Enduro,<br />
e) Moto-Trials,<br />
f) Junior Development,<br />
g) Historic Road Racing,<br />
h) Classic MX & Dirt Track,<br />
i) Dirt Track & Track,<br />
j) Women’s.<br />
7.1.1.2 MA has the following Standing Committees:<br />
a) Judicial,<br />
b) Safety.<br />
7.1.1.3 MA has the following Special Subcommittees:<br />
a) Coaching,<br />
b) Officials Training,<br />
c) Rules.<br />
7.2 Structure <strong>of</strong> the Commissions<br />
7.2.1.1 Membership <strong>of</strong> Commissions will be a<br />
maximum <strong>of</strong> 3 persons, unless otherwise<br />
approved by the MA Board.<br />
7.2.1.2 Vacancies must be advertised in the<br />
<strong>Motorcycle</strong> Press and through SCBs.<br />
Applications to close on the last working<br />
day in February <strong>of</strong> each year.<br />
7.2.1.3 Appointments will be made by the Board.<br />
7.2.1.4 Appointments will be for 3 years with 1<br />
person due for election each year.<br />
7.2.1.5 Casual Vacancies to be appointed by<br />
the Board for the unexpired term <strong>of</strong> the<br />
retiree’s appointment.<br />
7.2.1.6 Appointments to be based on the ability to<br />
contribute.<br />
7.2.1.7 The Board will appoint the Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
each Commission.<br />
7.2.1.8 The Board has the right to dismiss all<br />
or any members <strong>of</strong> a Commission if<br />
performance is unsatisfactory.<br />
7.2.1.9 Positions on Commissions are honorary.<br />
68 enjoy the ride<br />
Approved travel, accommodation and out<br />
<strong>of</strong> pocket expenses will be met by MA.<br />
7.3 Structure <strong>of</strong> the Standing<br />
Committees and Special Subcommittees<br />
7.3.1.1 Members <strong>of</strong> the standing Committees<br />
and special Sub-Committees shall<br />
be appointed by the Board and the<br />
membership shall be reviewed annually<br />
at the MA Annual General Meeting.<br />
7.3.1.2 The structure should generally consist <strong>of</strong><br />
3 persons.<br />
7.3.1.3 Applications for Committee positions will<br />
be directed to the Board.<br />
7.3.1.4 Members will generally be selected<br />
because <strong>of</strong> their expertise and may be<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the Board.<br />
7.3.1.5 Positions on the standing committees and<br />
special Sub-committees are honorary.<br />
Approved travel, accommodation and out<br />
<strong>of</strong> pocket expenses will be met by MA.<br />
7.3.1.6 Casual Vacancies to be appointed by<br />
the Board for the unexpired term <strong>of</strong> the<br />
retiree’s appointment.<br />
7.3.1.7 The Board will appoint Committee chairman.<br />
7.3.1.8 The Board has the right to dismiss<br />
all or any members <strong>of</strong> a Committee if<br />
performance is unsatisfactory.<br />
7.4 Objectives <strong>of</strong> the Commissions<br />
7.4.1.1 To assist in the achievement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
objectives <strong>of</strong> MA.<br />
7.4.1.2 To encourage growth, development,<br />
participation and safety in motorcycle<br />
sport throughout <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />
7.4.1.3 To provide an environment for the orderly<br />
and structured consideration and decision<br />
making on the specialised aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
motorcycle sport.<br />
7.4.1.4 To enhance the promotion <strong>of</strong> motorcycling<br />
as a sport.<br />
7.4.1.5 To enhance the status <strong>of</strong> National<br />
Championship competitions.<br />
7.4.1.6 To assist riders selected in teams<br />
<strong>2008</strong> MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT