2 - Operating Structure Of NSW Ice Hockey Association Inc.

The Association's Democratic Structure

The New South Wales Ice Hockey Association is incorporated in New South Wales and is governed by the will of the majority of members through the Committee of Management and the provisions of the Constitution of the New South Wales Ice Hockey Association Inc., as registered with the NSW Department of Fair Trading.

Ordinary Members of the Committee of Management
Four are decided by ballot at the NSWIHA Inc. Annual General Meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinary Member Nomination Form, distributed prior to every AGM. Ordinary Members from the nominations received MUST be elected at the AGM each year. In the event that nominations are not received one week prior to the AGM, nominations will be accepted from the floor, provided the nominee is present and able to accept the nomination. Unfilled Ordinary Member positions do not remain vacant however, in the event of a casual vacancy occurring, the Committee may appoint a member of the Association to fill the vacancy and that member will hold office until the conclusion of the AGM next following the date of appointment.

Club Delegates are to be appointed on Club letterhead and forwarded to the Executive Officer, for approval by the Committee of Management meeting at the commencement of the year.

All Club Committee members must be registered with IHNSW.

Only the NSWIHA Inc. Committee of Management and appointed Club Delegates are eligible to vote at Committee meetings and as proxies are not permitted, only the votes of those present count. Although a club may have more than one appointed Club Delegate, only a single Club Delegate vote may be cast on a Club's behalf at any CoM meeting.

Functional, non-voting officers are appointed annually by the Committee of Management and also attend Committee meetings to promote discussion and recommendations in the administration of the sport, for their specific areas of responsibility.
(See list of officers on page 5).

Elected officers that take a strictly "club" view are discouraged and unlikely to be re-elected by the members.

In essence, it is the view of the majority of Club Delegates that governs the direction of the NSW Ice Hockey Association Inc.

For this reason, it is important that club members communicate their views to their Club Delegates, and where possible assist in some way in the workings of their club - members may be surprised at the number of small tasks that require assistance! With just a little help from members, the sport will continue for the benefit of all.

Any financial member is welcome to attend meetings of the Committee of Management, as an observer. His/her Club Delegate may request that a member be invited to participate in the discussion on any matters of great interest they may have.

Meetings of the Committee of Management are normally held monthly. The Executive Officer will confirm the time & place for interested members, or check the website for the year's meeting schedule.

Meetings are conducted in accordance with the Constitution and are chaired by the President. The Minutes of all meetings are circulated to the Committee of Management, Club Delegates, Appointed Officers and any visitors attending the meeting.