SATSA 2023 AGM

1. Appointment of Chapter Committee Members 

"Resolved to elect those members who have been suitably nominated to serve as SATSA Chapter committee members."

Explanatory Note:

• Members are welcome to nominate candidates for any of the Chapter Committees. Current Chapter Committees can be viewed here​.
• Nominations of candidates eligible for election to the Chapter Committee should be made in writing, duly signed by a Voting Member of the Chapter, and accepted by the nominee, both in good standing (i.e., online annual review completed, and membership fee paid). Please download the Chapter Committee Nomination here. 
• Nominations are to be submitted to Hannelie@satsa.co.za, before 15:00 on the 7th day prior to the Chapter AGM being 16 August 2023.

Requirements:

• Nominees must be employed by a SATSA Member, involved in the industry, not be disqualified from acting as a director in terms of the Act and be fit and proper persons.
• The names of all validly proposed nominees shall be announced at the Chapter AGM. If there are more nominees than the number of vacancies on the Chapter Committee, a vote shall be held and the number of candidates with the most votes from Voting Members shall be appointed to the Chapter Committee.

Committee Details: 

• As per the SATSA MOI, the affairs of each Chapter shall be managed by a duly appointed Chapter Committee, comprising a Chapter Chairperson and such other officers as may be required, such as a Chapter Vice-Chairperson and/or a Chapter Secretary together with any further members elected by the Chapter Members at the Chapter AGM.
• The Chapter Committee shall be elected by the Chapter Members at the Chapter AGM. Chapter Officers may be appointed from within the members of the Committee.
• The Chapter Chairperson shall be an ex officio Director of the Board of SATSA, and in the absence of the Chapter Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson of the Chapter shall serve as his/her alternate on the SATSA Board.
• The term of office for the Chapter Chairperson should be for 3 years. The Chairperson may not be re-elected more than twice in order that he/she does not hold office for more than six (6) years in succession.
• The other elected Members of the Committee should also serve for a 3-year term. They (or any one of them) may be re-elected at the Chapter AGM and may serve as many years are they are re-elected.

The Chapter Committee shall have the power to:

• Provide direction on Chapter matters.
• Represent SATSA in its dealings with the local authorities in line with the directions of the Secretariat. 
• Represent SATSA in respect of the general local public.
• Appoint such committees and subcommittees, which shall report and be responsible to the Chapter Committee, as it deems necessary to achieve and promote the objectives of the Chapter and SATSA.
• Assist in settling disputes between Chapters Members and/or SATSA Members and/or SATSA.
• Do all such things generally as may be necessary or desirable to achieve the objectives of SATSA and the Chapter.

2. Confirmation of Chapter Chairs  

"Resolved to confirm SATSA's Chapter Chairs as follows".

• Chapter Chair Eastern Cape, Mandisa Magwaxaza, Magwaxaza Communications, term ending 2023, standing for re-election.
• Chapter Chair Adventure, Tourism Andre Du Toit SATIB, Term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair Garden Route, Nicole Tunmer, The Liz McGrath Collection, term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair Gauteng, Phina Muthige Ndila Transfers, term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair KwaZulu-Natal, Bunny Bhoola African Link Travel, term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair Limpopo, Marilda Wiegand Sunbird Tourism, term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair Western Cape, Martina Barth, The Liz McGrath Collection, term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair Youth, Tim Louw, Atlantic Point Backpackers, term ending 2024.
• Chapter Chair Central SA, Julius Ramotse, Sun International, term ending 2025.
• Chapter Co-Chairs Mpumalanga, Anne Briggs, Mfafa Safaris, term ending 2025.
• Chapter Co-Chairs Mpumalanga, Melissa Brockmann, Vula Safaris, term ending 2025.

3. Election and Confirmation of SATSA's Board of Directors 

"Resolved to elect those members who have been suitably nominated to serve as SATSA Directors."

Explanatory note:

The following Directors have completed their current term, and it is indicated whether they have agreed to stand again:

• Dewald Cillie - standing to serve for another term.
• Mandisa Magwaxaza - standing to serve for another term.
• Millicent Shai - will not be standing again.
• Oupa Pilane - standing to serve for another term.
• Peter Dros - will not be standing again.
• Suzanne Benadie - standing to serve for another term.
• Martin Jansen van Vuuren - will not be standing again.

Three Director positions are thus available to be filled, including the position of SATSA Treasurer. Members are encouraged to nominate candidates for these positions.

Nominations of candidates eligible for election to the SATSA Board should be made in writing, duly signed by a Voting Member and accepted by the nominee, both in good standing (i.e., online annual review completed, and membership fee paid).

The completed and signed Nomination Form must be submitted to Hannelie@satsa.co.za, before 15:00 on the 7th day prior to the National AGM being 16 August 2023.  

Please download Annexure G for the Board Committee Nomination Form. Nominees must be employed by a SATSA Member, involved in the industry, not be disqualified from acting as a director in terms of the Act and be fit and proper persons.

The names of all validly nominated nominees shall be announced at the AGM. If there are more nominees, a vote shall be held and the number of candidates with the most votes from Voting Members shall be appointed to the Board.

4. Approval of Treasurer's Report  

"Resolved that the Treasurer's Report, as presented, incorporating the draft Annual Financial Statements for the year ended December 2022 is hereby approved and adopted."

Explanatory note:

Annexure G - Draft Annual Financial Statement 2022, will be published as soon as possible and shared with members prior to the meeting.

5. Appointment of Auditors 

"Resolved that the firm Alchemy Audit Services be reappointed for the ensuing year."

6. Approval of Auditors' Remuneration  

"Resolved that the auditors' remuneration be approved for the 2023 financial year."

Explanatory note:

Annexure H - Auditors Quote, will be published as soon as possible and shared with members prior to the meeting.

7. Membership Fee  

"Resolved that the annual Membership fees will increase by 5% for the year commencing on 01 January 2024."

Explanatory note:

Following three years of no increase in membership fees in order to assist members following the pandemic, the Board of SATSA made a proposal that the 2024 membership fees are increased by 5%, noting that this is slightly below inflation.