Officers

The Chairman, Secretary and Scheme Organiser will be elected by a simple majority of those members holding voting rights. The Scheme manager (and additional staff) will be appointed by the Scheme Organiser

Terms of Office

The Chairman and Secretary will normally hold office for 6 years but may serve a further 3 year term by agreement with the Committee. After 9 years, the Chairman or Secretary must stand for a formal and full re-election process.

The terms of office of the Scheme Organisers and Scheme Manager shall not be limited. In the event of a change in Scheme Organiser or location of the Scheme, the Scheme Manager and permanent members of staff will be offered the opportunity to continue their employment.

Elected members will normally serve for 5 years but may serve for a further 2 year term by agreement with the Committee. After 7 years an elected member must either be elected as an officer or must stand for a formal re-election process.