TEERA’s members are served by the State Management Committee or SMC. Its purpose is to manage the business and affairs of the Association.
The committee meets monthly by attendance at one or more venues, or from home. The locations are connected by electronic conferencing (currently audio only and internet dependent). In addition, there are frequent exchanges by email, electronic documents, Facebook group or by Facebook messaging.
The Committee works within the Rules of both TEERA and AERA.
There are ten SMC positions. They may be assisted by others, usually with specific responsibilities
Positions have a two-year tenure, usually resulting in five vacancies each year. This year, another becomes available due to the filling of a casual vacancy during 2019.
Six TEERA State Management Committee positions will become available next year. Nominationshave been called for.
From those elected and those continuing into a second year, the positions of the officers of the association will have to be filled -
· President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer
In addition, there are many other jobs covered by SMC members, though some of these may be outsourced to others:
Minutes and Agenda Secretary
Membership Registrar
Log-book and Horse Registration Registrar
AeraSpace database Registrar
AERA delegate (x 2)
Chief Steward Liaison
TPR Registrar and Liaison
Horse Welfare Officer
Webmaster (including on-line ride entries)
Facebook Moderator (several)
Equipment Officer
Risk Management Advisor
Child Protection Advisor
Timing Equipment Manager
Ride Organising Committees Liaison
New Rider Mentor
Publicity Officer
Public Officer
Information on the general duties and responsibilities of sports management committees can be found here http://www.leoisaac.com/boards/index.htm
TEERA needs people with the necessary interest, time and abilities. Being comfortable with, and having access to, electronic documentation and communication is essential. Those with business, regulatory or administration experience would be particularly welcome.
PLEASE START THINKING ABOUT PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN SUPPORTING TAS ENDURANCE.
More information is available on request via secretary@teera.asn.au