1. Composition

The Executive Committee (‘the Committee’) is an official committee of the National Council and comprises:

• the chief executive officer (CEO) (as chair);
• deputy CEOs;
• division heads; and
• any additional members appointed by the CEO.

The chair and vice-chair of the National Council shall be entitled to seats on the Committee at all times.

2. Secretariat

The national office will provide secretarial support to the Committee.

3. Terms of reference and delegations

The functions of the Committee shall be as follows:

• To execute the vision, mission and objectives of the organisation under the authority of the CEO
• To implement all policies, strategy and decisions of the National Council under the authority of the CEO
• To assist the CEO in the day-to-day management of the organisation
• To perform all other functions that may be delegated to it by the National Council from time to time

4. Meetings

Meetings of the Committee shall be convened by the chair. The Committee meets as required, although at least once per quarter.

Except in extraordinary and urgent circumstances, notices of meetings containing the time, date and venue of the meeting as well as the agenda items shall be provided to all Committee members at least three (3) days prior to meetings.

5. Meeting procedure

The procedure for meetings of the Committee shall be determined by the Committee itself, but shall otherwise be in accordance with the FEDSAS constitution and normal meeting procedures.

The Committee secretary shall minute the proceedings of the Committee. With the approval of the Committee chair, any member of the National Council shall be entitled to a copy of the minutes. 

6. General

In executing its functions in terms of this charter, the Committee shall be entitled to obtain such professional or other external advice as it may deem necessary.

The National Council shall ensure that the Committee has access to professional advice from both within and outside FEDSAS to enable it to perform its functions.

The National Council may, at its discretion, amend this charter from time to time.

Reviewed April 2023