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group to prepare revised AoA that address the highest priority changes and these are being phased in over a period of time . The group is chaired by the Honorary Secretary and independently advised by a King ’ s Counsel – a diving member who provided their advice at no cost to BSAC .
Council believes these changes are essential . They build upon those approved by the membership in 2023 and represent a progressive and necessary modernisation of governing practice .
The key changes encompass :
1 . The introduction of one additional independent member to Council who will not be or have been a member of BSAC . The aim is to ensure that board appointments contribute to creating a board that is balanced , inclusive and skilled : including an independent is a big step towards this .
2 . Reducing the minimum size of the elected members of the Board from 12 to 10 – and the overall minimum size of Council ( 13 once the CEO and the independents are included ) and reducing the maximum to from 19 to 16 ( including the CEO and two independent members ).
3 . Simplifying and applying recognised best practice ( as advised by Sport England ) in the AoA as regards the handling of disciplinary matters , the intention being to better reflect Council ’ s role as a strategic body whose involvement in disciplinary matters should be exceptional rather than mandated as a matter of routine .
It is important that BSAC , as the NGB :
■ Can , when desired , access strategic funding opportunities made available by key partners , including Sport England , Sport Scotland , Sport NI , and Sport Wales . Modernising our governance arrangements will facilitate this .
■ Is open and accountable in order to maintain and build trust with our members and stakeholders . Good governance and good practices will enable BSAC to thrive and achieve our strategic goals for 2023 and beyond . It also provides an important mechanism for supporting effective collaboration with external partners .
The proposed changes are interdependent and are hence presented to members for approval as a composite recommendation . They are an important step on a journey of ongoing modernisation and improvements to our governance .
Council believes it is very important that members have the opportunity to discuss and understand the proposed changes . Online meetings are being arranged , details of which will be communicated to all members . Further details will also be published on the BSAC website and in accompanying blogs .
For the reasons detailed above , Council recommends members vote in favour of this special resolution .
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scuba session , culminating in a memorable underwater family photograph .
Tessa , who is also Bingham SAC ’ s Welfare Officer , said the pool session was a real family occasion .
“ We were all diving in the pool at the same time as Andrea ’ s try dive , so the opportunity to see each other underwater was fun and very special .
“ Andrea absolutely loved the sense of freedom and peace underwater and now understands why we all love it so much . I am sure it won ’ t be her last scuba experience !”
Tessa ’ s daughter , Delilah , hopes her nan will follow in their footsteps and join Bingham SAC . “ I love scuba diving , and I am so happy we became part of the club ; everyone is lovely .”
With the whole Durham family now bitten by the scuba bug , Tessa said welcoming more families and young people was a key focus for Bingham SAC this year .
“ Diversifying the membership and maintaining a healthy flow of new members to the club is vital for the club ’ s survival and the sport ,” she added .
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