Committee Duties

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Executive

Commodore/President and Vice President

1. President is to utilise Vice President whenever they need help to perform their duties. (Vice President is a full Executive Committee Member and has full authority whenever President is not in attendance or is unavailable to contact).
2. Obtain handover from previous Commodore concerning all items that affect KCC.
3. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
4. Review all incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning KCC.
5. Represent KCC's best interests at all times and be the focal point for external committees, correspondence, meetings, risks, issues and decisions that affect KCCs short, medium and long term physical and financial viability.
6. Chair and attend all KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.
7. Organise and allocate tasks at working bees.
8. Write a Cat Chat article for each Cat Chat issue and supply to Cat Chat Editor.
9. Utilise Vice President to build and maintain KCC Duty Roster for the current season. Supply to Webmaster.
10. Maintain relationship with all local land owners, local and state Government/authorities, Sutherland Shire Sailing Club and Coastguard.
11. Ensuring compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises and no confidential information maintained on the premises.
12. Review, advise and utilise appropriate Committee Members regarding the coming seasons:-
    • Fees and fee structure (as recommended by Treasurer)
    • Signing authorities for Bank Accounts (Treasurer)
    • Race Calendar (Race Secretary)
    • Sailing Instructions (Race Secretary)
    • Notices of Race (Race Secretary)
    • Duty Rosters (Vice President)
    • Weekly prizes budget (Race Secretary / Treasurer)
    • Working Bee, General Meeting, AGM and Committee Dates (Secretary)
    • Public Liability Insurance requirements (Secretary)
    • Building and Contents Insurance requirements (Secretary)
    • Boat Insurance requirements (Secretary / Boat Captain)
    • YA Club Membership (Secretary / Treasurer)
    • Aquatic License application (Secretary)
    • Incorporation Statement lodgement (Secretary)
    • KCC Membership Register (Secretary / Treasurer)
    • Canteen prices and goods for sale (Canteen Manager)
    • KCC Operational and Risk Management Plan (Secretary)
    • Committee members duties (Commodore / Webmaster)
    • Investment Strategies re Term Deposits (Treasurer)
    • Budget for coming season (Treasurer)
    • Documentation of any racing incidents/accidents/or other items (e.g. burglary)  that may potentially have legal consequences -if in doubt document it (Secretary)
    • Storage of all KCC official documents and minutes (Secretary)
    • Occupational Health and Safety of the Building, Grounds and Equipment (President / Equipment Officer / Boat Captain)
    • Compliance with applicable and appropriate incorporation requirements, legislation and laws (Executive Committee)
13. Audit the Key Registers (Clubhouse Keys, Boat Yard Keys, SSSC Building Keys, Other Keys) - Either maintain or organise audit/maintenance of Registers of all Keys - another good job to delegate to the Vice President. (eg Race Secretary usually maintains Boat Yard Key Register). Remove keys from non-members or non authorised persons. Never give out keys to non-Members or Visitors wishing temporary storage! As a general rule:-
    • only current Committee Members should have KCC Keys;
    • only President and Vice President should have SSSC Building Keys unless the specific member has been authorised to store locker gear in the ground floor of the building (a copy of this register must be supplied to Coast Guard);
    • only KCC Boat Yard financial members should have KCC Boat Yard Keys;
    • only SSSC Boat Yard financial members should have SSSC Boat Yard Keys;
    • A copy of all keys should be on the master key tag.
    • The President and Vice President should have a copy of all keys.
    • If in doubt about key status, it is worth changing the locks and re-issuing.

During Season

1. President is to utilise Vice President whenever they need help to perform their duties. (Vice President is a full Executive Committee Member and has full authority whenever President is not in attendance or is unavailable to contact).
2. The President and Vice President are members of the KCC RACE COMMITTEE. Refer to Sailing Instructions.
3. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
4. Review all incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning KCC.
5. Represent KCC's best interests at all times and be the focal point for external committees, correspondence, meetings, risks, issues and decisions that affect KCCs short, medium and long term physical and financial viability.
6. Chair and attend all KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.
7. Weekly Race Briefing speech to make relevant announcements to KCC Members (including a Season Opening Speech on first sailing day of the year)
8. Ensure Officer of the Day understands their duties and responsibilities each week.
9. Organise and allocate tasks at working bees.
10. Write a Cat Chat article for each Cat Chat issue and supply to Cat Chat Editor.
11. Utilise Vice President to build and maintain KCC Duty Roster for the current season. Supply to Webmaster whenever it changes.
12. Maintain relationship with all local land owners, local and state Government/authorities, Sutherland Shire Sailing Club and Coastguard.
13. Ensuring compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises and no confidential information maintained on the premises. 
14. Review, advise and utilise appropriate Committee Members regarding:-
    • Regatta structure, fees and prizes (Race Secretary / Treasurer)
    • Regatta Sailing Instructions and Notices of Race (Race Secretary)
    • Duty Rosters (Vice President)
    • Committee Members duties (President / Webmaster)
    • End of Season prizes budget (Race Secretary / Treasurer)
    • Presentation Night budget (Race Secretary / Treasurer)
    • Documentation of any racing incidents/accidents/or other items (e.g. burglary)  that may potentially have legal consequences -if in doubt document it (Secretary)
    • Storage of all KCC official documents and minutes (Secretary)
    • Occupational Health and Safety of the Building, Grounds and Equipment. (President / Equipment Officer / Boat Captain)
    • Compliance with applicable and appropriate incorporation requirements, legislation and laws (Executive Committee)
15. Post February, when supplied by Treasurer, review and sign a copy of the audited KCC annual Financial Statement prior to the AGM.
16. Prepare a report for General Meetings and Annual General Meeting re all items concerning KCC members.
17. Select and prepare course with assistance from Race Secretary of the Presidents Cup (last event of the season) and award handicaps at your discretion.
18. Chair a sub Committee to facilitate the Presentation Night venue and format. Utilise Vice President and Social Secretary as necessary. Obtain budget recommendation for the night from Treasurer.
19. Organise dignitaries invitations to the KCC Presentation Night.
20. Hand over to the new Season's President (usually you complete up to and including Presentation Night to facilitate easier transition, including Master of Ceremonies Duties at the Presentation Night)

Secretary

1. Utilise Assistant Secretary whenever you need help to perform your duties.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. The Secretary is a member of the KCC RACE COMMITTEE. Refer to Sailing Instructions.
4. Assisting with compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises and no confidential information maintained on the premises.
5. The Assistant Secretary usually collects and reviews the mail from the PO Box and KCC letter box and distributes to the appropriate Committee Members or to Secretary if not specifically addressed elsewhere. The Secretary will then decide on a course of action for each item he/she receives.
6. Be the primary contact for all correspondence in and out of the KCC. Formal correspondence out should be ratified at Committee Meetings. The President will, if requiring assistance, enlist the Secretary re Correspondence out from the Club. ONLY the President or Secretary should write correspondence OUT on behalf of the Club unless ratified at a KCC Committee meeting otherwise.
7. Documentation of any racing incidents/accidents/or other items (e.g. burglary)  that may potentially have legal consequences (if in doubt document it)
8. Attend Committee Meetings monthly, General Meetings quarterly, AGM annually and Special General Meetings (when/ if convened). The Secretary is responsible for:-
   • Setting the date of the next Committee Meeting (except General Meetings and the AGM which are usually in the Race Calendar) so that it suits as many Committee Members as feasible and notifying all Committee Members. The first Committee Meeting of the year is usually held in June and the last in April.
   • For General Meetings, Special General Meetings or AGMs – notifying the Cat Chat Editor and KCC Webmaster at least 30 days prior so they can place a Notice of Meeting or any Motions on Notice in Cat Chat and on the KCC Website.
   • Bringing at least 2 copies of the previous minutes to the meetings (except General Meetings and AGM where you should bring 6 copies) and a list of all Correspondence In/Out pertaining to the meeting.
   • Taking the minutes at the meeting and along with the President ensuring the meeting stays on track and to time.
   • Distributing copies of the minutes after the meeting to the Executive and General Committee.
   • E-mailing a copy of the minutes to the Webmaster for storage in Committee Members section of website.
9. Be the formal custodian of the KCC Constitution
10. Be the formal custodian of the KCC Operational Plan.
11. Formally filing all pertinent Club correspondence and documentation that is required to be kept for legal reasons.
12. Apply for the Club's annual Aquatic License from NSW Waterways for the coming season (usually late July or early August). This takes several weeks to process and must be filed for as soon as the Season’s Race Calendar has been finalized by the Race Secretary.
13. Check that the Club has valid and current Building Insurance, Contents Insurance, Boat Insurance and Public Liability Insurance for the current season – monitor that amounts insured are adequate. File the certificates for these and keep offsite to the Club.
14. Check the Club’s registration on Boat Trailer(s) and both Support Boats (KCC1 and KCC2) are current and paid. If necessary organize Boat Captain to attend to any checks that may be necessary(roadworthy’s etc)
15. Maintain a Members Register (Note is often easier and more practical to negotiate that the Treasurer performs this duty). A copy of this register is also placed in the Committee Members section of the KCC website. (E-mail to the Webmaster)
16. Maintain the Yachting Australia (NSW) database with all our members and in particular ensure that those that have paid YA fees are flagged so the Club is invoiced. (Note is often easier and more practical to negotiate that the Treasurer performs this duty)
17. Maintain the KCC Important Documents Register, a copy of which is in the Committee Members section of the KCC website. (Any updates need to be e-mailed to the Webmaster
18. Ensure the Nomination Form for the next Season’s Committee is updated and sent to the Webmaster and to the KCC Cat Chat Editor before mid March each year.
19. At the completion of the Season, after the AGM but before handing over to the new Secretary and within 30 days of the AGM, lodge Form 12 as per the Incorporation Act along with a copy of the Treasurer’s audited report from the AGM and appropriate fee.
20. Hand-over to the new season’s Secretary within 21 days of the AGM.

Treasurer

1. Utilise Assistant Treasurer whenever you need help to perform your duties.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Assisting with compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises and no confidential information maintained on the premises.
4. Since you will commence your role in May each year you will need to obtain a handover from the previous Treasurer including all transactions since previous financial year, copy of previous years financial books, copy of AGM annual report, account balances, outstanding invoices and copy of all bank statements since previous financial year. (KCC Financial Year is 1st March to 29th February annually)
5. Organise that only appropriate Executive Committee and Committee members have signing authority to KCC Bank Accounts. Cancel any outgoing authorities. This is often good to delegate to Assistant Treasurer as you are usually very busy during the off season and first weeks of the new season.
6. Supply a signed copy of the AGM Annual Report to the Secretary for inclusion with annual KCCs Incorporation Report to the Government.
7. Review and/or build and maintain a copy of KCC's financial books for your term.
   • Record all Income and all Expenditure
   • Maintain a Summary of Income and Expenditure itemised into categories.
   • Maintain a Balance Sheet showing Current Assets, Non Current Assets and Members Equity.
8. Have basic understanding of the expected KCC budget for the coming season. (ie what KCC can and cannot afford).
9. Make decision re investment strategies re KCC term deposits and have ratified at Committee Meetings.
10. Review and pay all outstanding invoices, recording details in the KCC Financial Books. (For regular recurring and small invoices you do not need approval, for one-off purchases of any significance and capital expenditure you need Committee Approval). All cheques signed must be dual signature.
11. Delegate authority to Canteen Manager re Canteen Account, but obtain monthly balance at Committee Meetings.
12. Review and bank all income, recording details in the KCC Financial Books.
13. Monthly - balance the KCC Financial Books against the Bank Statements received. Supply a copy as backup to the Assistant Treasurer.
14. Monthly - present KCC Treasurers Report to Committee Meeting. (Account Balances, Un-statemented Transactions, Year to Date Income and Expenditure)
15. Attend Committee Meetings, General Meetings
16. Review previous years financial position and current position, taking into account expected income and expenditure and present recommendation for all the new Season's fees to the Committee for approval.
17. Update KCC Membership form with revised fees (and any other changes) and provide to KCC Webmaster prior to 1st July each year for publication on KCC website. Also supply a copy to Cat Chat Editor for inclusion in Cat Chat and print at least 40 copies for Clubhouse.
18. Approve any expenditure over $100 made by Committee on behalf of the Club (except in emergency circumstances when any two Executive Committee Members can approve).
19. Maintain the Members Register of all Membership Forms for the Season. Supply a copy to the Executive Committee, Webmaster and Cat Chat Editor regularly.

During Season

1. Utilise Assistant Treasurer whenever you need help to perform your duties.
2. The Treasurer is a member of the KCC RACE COMMITTEE. Refer to Sailing Instructions.
3. Assisting with compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises and no confidential information maintained on the premises.
4. Review and pay all outstanding invoices, recording details in the KCC Financial Books. (For regular recurring and small invoices you do not need approval, for one-off purchases of any significance and capital expenditure you need Committee Approval)
5. Delegate authority to Canteen Manager re Canteen Account, but obtain monthly balance at Committee Meetings.
6. Review and bank all income, recording details in the KCC Financial Books.
7. Monthly - balance the KCC Financial Books against the Bank Statements received.
8. Monthly - present KCC Treasurers Report to Committee Meeting. (Account Balances, Un-statemented Transactions, Year to Date Income and Expenditure)
9. Attend all Committee Meetings, General Meetings, Special General Meetings and Annual General Meetings.
10. General Meetings - present KCC Treasurers Report to Committee Meeting. (Account Balances, Un-statemented Transactions, Year to Date Income and Expenditure)
11. Make recommendations to Committee re Regatta Fees, Prize $ and any other expenditure.
12. Approve any expenditure over $100 made by Committee on behalf of the Club (except in emergency circumstances when any two Executive Committee Members can approve).
13. Maintain the Members Register of all Membership Forms for the Season.  Supply a copy to the Executive Committee, Webmaster and Cat Chat Editor regularly.
14. Update YA Register for those who have paid their YA Fees (Coordinate with Secretary who does this).
15. On last day of February annually, close off the KCC Financial Books and Balance against Bank Statements.
16. Prepare AGM KCC Financial Statement (see previous years statement as example) and have this audited by an Accountant, Auditor or equivalent who is external to the KCC Committee.
17. Present audited AGM KCC Financial Statement to KCC Committee for approval at final monthly Committee Meeting before the AGM for approval and signing by KCC President and yourself.
18. Present KCC Financial Statement to the AGM along with any recommendations for next season.
19. Review and approve expenditure for end of season Presentation Night.
20. Hand over to new Season's Treasurer (usually you complete up to and including Presentation Night to facilitate easier transition)

Race Secretary

• Contact all Local Clubs to get their Regatta Dates (Great Lakes Sailing Club Forster, Tuggarah Lakes Sailing Club, Vincentia Sailing Club, Wangi, Concorde-Ryde, Yarra Bay Sailing Clubs, Port Kembla Sailing Club, Pittwater Sailing Club)
• Present Draft Calendar to KCC Committee for ratification.
• Have Race Calendar printed on "Race Programme Cards" - You'll need 150 printed copies for the start of the Season. (Usually printed in late July)
• Ensure Race Calendar Copy is sent to all Local Clubs and to KCC Webmaster (usually late July).

7. Ensure KCC Laptop PC is appropriately updated with current anti-virus software and timekeeping programs (eg Sailwave) for the new season. Utilise KCC Webmaster to assist if necessary.
8. Write the Sailing Instructions for the new Season (check for Racing Rules of Sailing Amendments or new issue first) - You'll need 40 printed copies for the start of the season. Take to June or July Committee Meeting for ratification. Send copy to KCC Webmaster prior to Season starting (Usually June/July).
9. Write the Sailing Instructions for any Regattas in the new Season - You'll need 40 printed copies on the day of the Regatta. Send copies to KCC Webmaster prior to Season starting (usually late August or early September).
10. Write formal Notice of Race for all Regattas. Send copies to KCC Webmaster prior to Season starting. Put copy in Cat Chat for 2 months prior to Regatta and also mail to all local Clubs (usually late August).
11. Update and print new Sign-On Sheets, Timekeeper Sheets, Regatta Sign-On Sheets and KCC Membership Forms for new Season (about 50 of each). Send copy to KCC Webmaster for Committee Members Only section safekeeping.
12. Check you have Prizes organised for 1st place each week. Get KCC Treasurer to approve at Committee Meeting. Organise with Commodore to purchase Regatta Prizes.
13. Put up Notice Board Headings for new Season Race Series, put copy of Sailing Instructions and Race Programme on Notice Boards, clear obsolete items from Notice Board.
14. Check you have Rule Books, Sailing Instructions, Race Programme in the Support Boat. Also check all equipment necessary for Racing is serviceable (eg flags in boat, hooters, race buoys, ropes and anchors). Equipment Officer assists here!
15. You are also the Handicapper for all events.
16. Maintain key register of all boats in Boat Yards and maintain master copy of all keys. (Work with Treasurer's Membership Register to assist with this.)

During Season

1. Utilise Assistant Race Secretary whenever you need help to perform your duties.
2. The Race Secretary and Assistant Race Secretary are members of the KCC RACE COMMITTEE.  The Race Secretary chairs this Committee. Refer to Sailing Instructions.
3. The Race Secretary and Assistant Race Secretary are members of the RACE OFFICIALS on a sailing day. The Race Secretary chairs these Officials. Refer to Sailing Instructions.
4. Assisting with compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises and no confidential information maintained on the premises.
5. Attend all Committee Meetings, General Meetings, Special General Meetings and Annual General Meetings.
6. Write at least 3 Cat Chat articles per annum. This is good to delegate to the Assistant Race Secretary.
7. Vice President organises Duty Rosters. You assist by reviewing and authorising any changes to the roster at the last minute.
8. Run Regattas (usually Race Secretary/Assistant Race Secretary is "Officer of the Day")
9. Weekly:-

• Obtain Weather Forecast and place on Notice Board
• Place previous Race Days Results on Notice Board
• Brief Officer of the Day and Boat Captain re the Day's Racing
• Check that Sign-on/off Sheets and Time Keepers Sheets have been put out.
• Perform Race Briefing as per Sailing Instructions then hand control to the Boat Captain
• At least 1 hour after Racing - obtain Sign-on/off Sheets and Time Keepers sheets from Officer of the Day.
• Run/calculate Results, print and forward to the KCC Webmaster (usually Sunday or Monday evening) and Sutherland Shire Leader Newspaper. Maintain an official record of results including all sign-on/off & timekeeper sheets etc. Supply copy of sign-on sheets and timekeepers sheets to Webmaster who will run a second check of results prior to website publication.
• Maintain key register of all boats in Boat Yards and maintain master copy of all keys. (Work with Treasurer's Membership Register to assist with this.)

10. After last event for Season, supply/assist President and Treasurer with recommendations for Trophies as a result of the Season's Racing. Assist Prize selection and with presentations at the Presentation Night.
11. Hand over to new Season's Race Secretary.

General Committee

Assistants to the Executive (Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Race Secretary)

Boat Captain

1. Responsible for the KCC Committee Vessels, their trailers, tractor and their safety gear.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Duties include:-
   • Ensuring maintenance is carried out on boats, boat motors, trailers, tractor and safety gear.
   • Ensuring tractor, boats and trailers are registered and undergo any necessary inspections.
   • Checking with and making recommendations to the KCC Secretary that boats, tractor and trailers are insured adequately.
   • Winterising the boats, trailers, tractor and safety gear in the off season and preparing for new season.
   • Organising rectification of faults on all boats, their motors, trailers, tractor and gear. This can often be coordinated with the Equipment Officer.
   • Ensuring registration labels are current and displayed correctly on all boats, trailers and the tractor.
   • Store all original registration and other documentation such as instructional manuals etc with the KCC Secretary.
   • Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Canteen Manager

1. Responsible for the KCC Canteen.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Duties include:-
   • Selecting food and drink stocks and stocking Canteen such that adequate food and drink is available for all events.
   • Purchase ancillary items for the club such as cleaning products, soap, toilet paper, paper towels etc as part of the Canteen purchases. (generally items that would be purchased in the same stores as the Canteen food and/or drink).
   • Maintain food and drink according to expiry dates and dispose of expired items. If in doubt, throw it out!
   • Ensuring legislated minimum hygiene standards are met in the Canteen area and in any food preparation.
   • Setting the prices such that the Canteen makes a modest profit. Coordinate this with the KCC Treasurer.
   • Maintaining a set of financial books of income/expenditure/invoice copies and presenting account balances/income and expenditure to Committee at regular Committee Meetings.
   • As at the end of February, creating a  yearly (1st March to 29th February) income and expenditure and account balances in relation to the Canteen Account and presenting to Treasurer for inclusion in AGM Financial Statement.
   • Perform full stock take at least once annually on all Canteen stock.
   • Custodian of the Canteen Account cheque books/ Bank Account (as delegated by the Treasurer) and ensuring only authorised personal have signing authority to this account.
   • Coordinate with the Social Secretary, Race Secretary, Cruising Division Representative and President re any events, regattas, presentation night that require provision of food and drink from KCC Canteen.
   • Opening Canteen each Race Day and locking up at the completion of the Race Day. (The Officer of the Day should either work in the Canteen or organise someone to work in the Canteen each day and clean up afterwards. This is not the Canteen Managers job!). The Canteen Manager does set up the hot water urn and put food such as Pies, Sausage Rolls into the warmer and switch onto a low heat.
   • At completion of Season confer with Treasurer re transfer of any balances from Canteen Accounts to general KCC Accounts.
   • Assisting with compliance with KCC's policy of no cash or valuables on the premises.
   • Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Cat Chat Editor

1. Responsible for the Club's Chat Chat magazine.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Duties include:-
   • Coordinating all input articles to Cat Chat (Regulars from President and Race Secretary and others as required)
   • Ensuring relevant Notices of Race, Calendars, Duty Rosters and Notices of Meetings(General, AGM and Special) and any Motions on Notice are included in the relevant issues with correct notice. Usually this is 2 months prior to the event or meeting.
   • Ensuring current Membership Forms are included in the first 2 or 3 issues each season.
   • Ensuring all contact details for the Club and Committee are included in the magazine
   • Coordinating with Publicity Officer for advertising in the magazine. This includes setting any advertising rates which may be in cash or services to the Club.
   • Issuing at least 4 Cat Chat's per annum.
   • Proof reading all Cat Chat's prior to distribution (it is often a good idea to have KCC President or Vice President also proof read)
   • Printing and posting Cat Chat to all Financial Members, Life Members and relevant approved other parties (refer Committee for approvals) if so selected on their current Membership Form (Life Members who are not active at the Club are to be assumed postage required). Postage and printing costs can be reclaimed from the Treasurer with appropriate receipts.
   • E-mailing Cat Chat to those who request by e-mail on their current Membership Form.
   • Providing a soft copy of Cat Chat to KCC Webmaster so it can be posted on KCC Web Site within 24 hours of the magazine being ready for distribution.
   • Storing a copy of Cat Chat for archival/historical purposes.
   • Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Cruising Division Representative

1. Responsible for representing the Cruising Division on the Committee.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. The Cruising Division Representative is a member of the Cruising Division Race Committee and the Cruising Division Race Officials and in the absence of the Race Secretary chairs these.
4. Duties include:-
   • Setting the Race Calendar for the Cruising Division for the Season.
   • Keeping the Cruising Division appraised of relevant news and information re the running of the KCC.
   • Preparing any Notice of Race for the Cruising Division (e.g. Mega Multi Regatta usually at Easter).
   • Notifying members and prospective non-members re Cruising Division Regattas and special events (e.g. Mega Multi Regatta, Australia Day Marathon etc)
   • Updating and maintaining the Cruising Division Sailing Instructions (and any Regatta Sailing Instructions)
   • Providing all Race Calendars, Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions to the Race Committee for review and approval.
   • Setting Cruising Division handicaps and scoring all Cruising Division Races.
   • Supplying copies of all Cruising Division Notices of Race, Sailing Instructions, Race Calendars, Results and other relevant documentation to the KCC Race Secretary, KCC Webmaster and KCC Cat Chat Editor for publication on Notice Boards, Website and in Cat Chat.
   • Organising and being a participant on any Protest Committees for the Cruising Division (except where the protest involves the Cruising Division Representative themselves)
   • Organising trophies and prizes for all Cruising Division end of season and regatta events. Refer to the KCC Race Secretary and Treasurer for budgetary assistance.
   • In coordination with the Social Secretary, Canteen Manager, Licensee and/or other willing Committee Members, organising all social aspects to Cruising Division events.
   • Supplying at least 3 Cruising Division reports to Cat Chat per annum.
   • Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Delegate 1 & 2

1. Responsible for representing KCC's interests on external Committees or at external meetings that concern the Club where the President/Vice President is unable to attend or has delegated the item.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. You should not commit on behalf of KCC without first obtaining KCC Committee approval at the regular KCC Committee Meetings.
4. Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Equipment Officer

1. Responsible for all maintenance at the Club except for the Boats, trailers and tractor. The Equipment Officer is however, responsible for the equipment used to run a race (e.g. buoys, anchors etc)
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Duties include:-
   • Organising for honour boards to be updated in the off season.
   • Repair or replacement of all faulty items pertaining to the Club whether it be replacing a buoys anchor line, organising a fridge repair, changing a washer or other items. For repair or replacement of items over $100, please seek guidance of Executive Committee. You can seek payment or re-imbursement by presenting receipts or invoices to the Treasurer.
   • You are not responsible for the Boat, Trailers, Tractor or Boat Safety Gear but if available and competent you should try and assist the Club Boat Captain.
   • Ensuring Club safety equipment is serviceable. e.g. Fire extinguishers, hoses, first aid kit, exit signs etc.
   • Ensuring the Club has a nominated person who is qualified to act as a Safety Auditor/Officer as per YA standards.
   • On Working Bee days, assisting and advising the President re task organisation and work to be done. If President and Vice President is not available you should lead the Working Bee.
   • Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Publicity Officer

1. Responsible for promoting KCC and gaining sponsorship for events, Cat Chat and the KCC website.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Publicising KCC Club events and Regattas via various media and to relevant Clubs or Organisations.
4. Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.

Social Secretary

1. Responsible for organising all social events at KCC after obtaining approval and budget from the KCC Committee.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Attend KCC Committee, General, Special and Annual General Meetings.
4. Duties include leading the organising of function set-up, venue selection, function publicity, bookings, food, drink, decorations, entertainment and post function clean-up tasks in conjunction with assistance from Canteen Manager, Licensee, Publicity Officer and other relevant Committee Members re:-
   • BBQs
   • Regattas
   • Fundraising
   • Presentation Night
     

Auxiliary Roles (non-Committee)

Auditor (independent from Club)

1. External to KCC and responsible for auditing the KCC Annual Financial Statements as provided by the KCC Treasurer in accordance with the legislative conditions of the Incorporation Act after end of February but before the final Committee Meeting preceding the KCC AGM each year.
   

Division Captains

1. Responsible for representing their respective Divisions at the KCC as per the Sailing Instructions.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Duties include:-
• Leading Protest Committees for boats in Divisions other than their own where they themselves are not involved.
• Representing their Divisions at any meetings or sub-committees called by the Race Secretary in regard to racing.
• Providing guidance to new or inexperienced sailors in their divisions.
• Assisting on TRY SAILING days or Regattas that may be organised at the KCC.

Licensee

1. Responsible for ensuring all legislative requirements of the Licensing Act as they pertain to KCC Inc are met at KCC.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Duties include:-
• Setting prices for all alcoholic beverages that may from time to time be available at KCC.
• Ensuring compliance by the Club and members of the conditions of KCC's restricted alcohol license including signage.
• Ensuring at least one Club Member who has completed the "Responsible Serving of Alcohol" (RSA) certificate is present in the Canteen area whenever alcohol is being served.
• Ensuring the Club's policy of no alcohol being served prior to the completion of all racing, is adhered to and then only on authorised days, between authorised times. 
• Annual review/update/application for License and supply of dates to the relevant authorities.

Patrons

1. Responsible for promotion and goodwill re KCC in the Community.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.

Webmaster

1. Responsible for maintaining the KCC website/domain and any KCC computer equipment.
2. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.
3. Publishing all Race Calendars, Membership Forms, Results, Notices of Race, Rosters, Sailing Instructions and other pertinent information re KCC on the www.kcc.asn.au website.

YA Equipment Auditor

1. Inspect and check that catamarans conform to the YA Special Regulations for the Race Category required by the Committee of the KCC.
2. Issue and certify compliance forms.
3. Attend a lecture and exam for reaccreditation when the RRS are changed.
4. Update the Special Regulations as amendments are made.
5. Review KCC Constitution and Operational Plan and perform duties in accordance.

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