SABCOHA

Rev Piet Tlhabanyane06 July 2011

North West ProvinceGovernance Protocol

Branch Purpose & Objectives

• Mobilise and empower business• Support needs of vulnerable industries &

SMMEs• Coordinate sectoral initiatives• Promote multi-sectoral collaboration• Strengthen business participation on PAC• Adopt & oversee strategy implementation• Facilitate monitoring & reporting

Governance Protocol

• Adopted by North West Steering Committee on 21 April 2011

• Provides for:– establishment of SABCOHA North West Branch– appointment of provincial Board of Governors

Board Composition

• Not less than 4 and not more than business sector representatives

• One seat reserved for each district (4)• Diversity sought re:– Seniority– Discipline (field of study)– Industry– Company size

Proceedings

• The PBOG is to meet quarterly• Annual meeting schedule agreed in

advance• Teleconference facilities may be used• 1 meeting per annum takes place in

person.

Duties of Governors

• Represent business interests• Adopt business strategy • Amend governance protocol as

necessary • Oversee strategy implementation • Advocate for business participation • Share information & provide feedback

Commitment of Governors

• 3 hours per quarter in scheduled PBOG meeting

• Ad hoc communication with secretariat• Representing SABCOHA at certain

events• Set the example to business in the

province through participation and leadership

Election and appointment

• Election is from the business sector only• Must have support of principal• Governors shall hold office for a period of

three years• Board of governors shall designate

representatives to the multi-sectoral Provincial Council on AIDS (PCA)

Executive committee

• PBOG shall elect a chairperson, vice-chairman and secretary

• The chairperson shall preside at meetings, have a casting vote

• Chair and vice-chair to participate in 1 hour preparatory calls prior to PBOG meetings

Leadership

• The process in the province thus far needs the support and leadership of business in the North West.