Technical Committee – Terms of Reference

Objectives
  • To set standards for diving in New Zealand
  • To set qualifying standards for national events and selection for development and elite training squads
  • To set qualifying standards for international teams and events
  • To represent DNZ on organisations with regard to technical matters
  • To report to the Board of DNZ (the Board) on international developments relating to technical matters
  •  To ensure facilities selected for the holding of national, international and other major events meet required standards
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Responsible to
The Board
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Composition
  • The Board shall, at its discretion, determine from time to time the composition of the Technical Committee (the Committee), and appoint a Convenor   
    Note: The Chairman of the Board shall be an ex officio member of the Technical Committee [ref: DNZ Constitution C18.1.3] but is not counted as a member for the purposes of establishing a quorum.
  • In establishing the membership of the Committee the Board shall have regard to:
    • experience and expertise;
    • demonstrated willingness to work in a constructive and collegial manner with other Committee members and with the wider DNZ membership;
    • geographical spread;
    • gender; and
    • where practicable, avoidance of conflict(s) of interest
  • A quorum for any Committee meeting shall be two thirds (or nearest) of the Committee membership, as constituted at any time
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Term
  • The members of the Committee shall continue in office until otherwise determined by the Board, or until the member resigns, whichever comes first
  • The Board shall call for expressions of interest at no greater than three year  intervals (commencing from 14 November 2015) to allow for "refreshment" of the Committee, as may be appropriate
  • All changes to the membership of the Committee shall be recorded in the minutes of the appropriate Board meeting
  • Any resignation shall be notified to the Board 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Recommend to the Board standards for diving in New Zealand, including reviewing  DNZ's Selection Policy and selection criteria, and ensuring, where appropriate, these standards remain aligned with any changes made to relevant international standards
  • Recommend to the Board qualifying standards, including, degree of difficulty (if appropriate) and points to be achieved, for national and international events and for selection to development and national training squads
  • Recommend to the Board the events at which any qualifying standards must be achieved, and how the maintenance of such standards must be demonstrated between the time of achievement and the event to which they relate
  • Ensure facilities for national, international and other major events meet required standards
  • Provide support and advice on technical matters to the other DNZ Committees, as appropriate.
  • Review from time to time the terms of reference for this Committee and provide any recommendations on this matter to the Board.
  • Undertake such other activities as may be authorised by the Board from time to time

Operating Principles
  • The Convenor of the Committee shall call a meeting of the Committee at his or her own initiative, or if so requested by a majority of the members of the Committee, or by the Board
    Note: Meetings may be held by telephone or other means of communication. Ref: DNZ Constitution C19.7
  • Minutes of the Committee meetings shall be taken. Ref: DNZ Constitution C19.5
  • The Committee shall provide such reports as the Board may require.
  • The Committee shall only examine candidates for National Diving Judges and National Table Officials at National Championships or other international meets held in New Zealand or overseas as may be approved by the Board.
The Committee is authorised by the Board to carry out any activity covered by its duties and responsibilities.