ASAJ – SCHOOLS SWIMMING COMPETITION COMMITTEE
OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK
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| Name of Committee: |
Schools Swimming Competition Committee
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| Scope of Responsibility: |
Organizing Schools Swimming Competitions.
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| Committee Objectives: |
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To co-ordinate the organization of club swim meets as scheduled on the ASAJ Calendar or as other wise directed by Council.
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To consult with school Principals, Physical Education Departments and Swim Coaches and make recommendations to the Swimming Committee for the improvement of swimming and swimming competitions.
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| Description of Duties: |
The Committee shall: |
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Work with the Assistant Administrator to develop, amend and distribute meet documentation e.g. meet summons. The Meet Summons must be approved by Council and shall be distributed at least 90 days before the meet start date.
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Use the ASAJ Meet Management Guide to ensure that all requirements for the smooth running of a competition are organized.
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Assign volunteers to act as Meet Judges, Officials and any other required position.
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Make suggestions to the Swimming Committee on ways to develop swimming in schools and schools swimming competitions.
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Make recommendations to Council on any matter that concerns the carrying out of the Committees duties.
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| Procedural Guidelines: |
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The Committee chairperson shall be a member of Council.
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The Chairperson shall communicate with committee members to keep them fully informed.
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The Committee shall adhere to the policy direction of Council.
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The Committee shall adhere to the rules of the ASAJ and FINA.
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Advise Council on matters referred to the committee for consideration.
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The Committee Chairperson shall submit to the ASAJ Secretary, for filing, a copy of all relevant documents and correspondence.
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Make recommendations to the Council on any matter that concerns the carrying out of the Committees duties.
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The quorum for Committee meetings shall be three persons.
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The Committee may, with the consent of Council, co-opt persons to assist in particular projects or programmes.
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Report to each monthly Council meeting, the progress of the committee's duties.
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