Procedures

NA-003 Membership

The Board shall consist of persons representing specific interests within the Australian aerospace sector. Representations include but are not limited to the following interests: Manufacturing, major airlines, regional airlines, general aviation, MRO/NDT service providers and training providers.

Board Structure

The Board shall comprise up to 12 persons. At least half of its members shall be current NDT Level 3, however all members shall have relevant technical aerospace background or knowledge. The officers are the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary. The Chairman position is restricted to a current Level 3 operative. All three positions are elected from within the Board.

Election of members

Each 2 years, an election is to be held which is open to the aerospace industry. Each aerospace organisation or entity is entitled to one vote for each of the 12 member positions. Proxies written on official company letterhead are permitted. A ballot paper shall be prepared on which all nominees are shown, and the interests they represent. Electors will elect 12 of the nominees. A returning officer nominated by the Board shall oversee the counting of votes and declare the result as soon as practicable after voting closes. Where the result of the election is not in accordance with the proportional representation described in this section, the returning officer shall administer a “run-off” election between the nominees within the representation category which does not comply. A person shall represent only one interest, but may nominate for any interest category in which he/she has legitimate involvement.

Proportional representation on the Board shall be as per the following:

Manufacturers – Maximum 3
Training organisations – Maximum 3
Major airlines – Maximum 2
Regional airlines – Maximum 2
Maintenance and Repair Organisations / NDT service providers – Maximum 3
General aviation operators – Maximum 2
Others - 1

Period of appointment

Persons are elected to the Board for 2 years and shall be eligible for re-election. However a person may be the Chairman for only 4 years in any 8 consecutive years. Persons are appointed to the Board for 2 years and may be re-appointed in accordance with the above section upon presentation to the Board a letter of nomination (not written by the nominee).

Observer / non-voting members

CASA is entitled to attend any Board meeting as an observer. Other observer or non-voting participants may be invited to meetings at the discretion of the Board.

Secretariat

The Board may enter into an arrangement with any suitable organisation to provide secretariat services.

Formation of sub-committees

The Board may from time to time form sub-committees and co-opt persons to assist the conduct of the Board’s business. The Chairman will provide the sub-committee or co-opted person with directions as to the scope and limitations of the task to be undertaken.

Fees and subscriptions

None are applicable.

Duties of Office Bearers

Chairman
Shall convene the Board and manage the business of meetings.
Shall mediate discussions, guiding members to consensus decisions
Shall act on behalf of the Board based on decisions reached by the Board
Shall release information on behalf of the Board or authorise its release
Shall liase with all Board members and others as appropriate for the efficient conduct of Board business
Shall co-opt other persons to assist with the conduct of business as required
Shall not misrepresent the Board or its decisions

Deputy Chairman
Shall act as the Chairman in his/her absence

Secretary
Shall provide secretariat support to the Board as required.

Current board members (February 2007)