Executive Recommendations For Committee Appointments

The ISAF Executive Committee’s recommendations for the appointment of Committee Members to ISAF Committees for 2009-2012 have been published online and are available from the ISAF Meetings microsite.

Please note, candidates for election to the ISAF Executive Committee are not included in the published list. Those not elected to the Executive Committee will be allocated to Committees after the conclusion of the ISAF General Assembly, to be held on 15 November.  

Click here to view the ISAF Executive Committee’s recommendations for the appointment of Committee Members to ISAF Committees for 2009-2012.

Nomination Procedure

Below is a summary of the nomination procedure for ISAF Committee members along with a list of the Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions for 2009-2012. Full details of the nomination and appointment process for members of ISAF Committes and Sub-Committees is contained in ISAF Regulation 6 – www.sailing.org/regulations. 

The ISAF Committees members play an integral and critical role in leading and guiding the sport of sailing. The purpose of this information sheet is to inform all prospective candidates with regard to the responsibility of the ISAF Member National Authorities (MNAs) in nominating individuals to ISAF Committees, Sub-committees and Commissions.

Nomination Form

The nomination form for members of the the Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions of the International Sailing Federation from 2009-2012 is available below. All nomination forms should be submitted via an ISAF Member National Authority.

Click here to download the ISAF Committee Member Nomination Form 2008.

Gender Equity

ISAF is committed to achieving gender equity across all ISAF Committees and all ISAF activities. In November 2007, ISAF introduced the following policy regarding nominations to ISAF Committees:

“At least 20% of all delegates a Member National Authority nominates to ISAF Committees should be from each gender for the period 2008- 2012. Thereafter that percentage shall be 25%.”

ISAF has also affirmed its support of the “Brighton Declaration on Women in Sport” (click here for more details) which sets out key principles to support gender equity across sports participation and administration.

Member National Authorities are encouraged to support this policy and work with ISAF to achieve gender equity in the administration of our sport.

Nomination Process

All Committees and Sub-Committees automatically retire after their meetings in November 2008. Therefore, current Committee, Sub-committee or Commission members who wish to continue to serve on an ISAF Committee, are required to be re-nominated. Re-nominations and new nominations should be made in accordance with ISAF Regulation 6 – Appointment of Committee Members.

Nominations of candidates for all ISAF Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions, either reappointments or new appointments, should be made on the Committee Nomination Form that has already been distributed to MNAs, and include a statement establishing the experience, specialisation and ability of the candidate which would make him/her a suitable member of the Committee.

In respect of nominations to the Regional Games, please note that nominations may be made by ISAF MNAs in accordance with ISAF Regulation 6.1.1(c)(iv). In addition, members of the Regional Games Committee may include representatives from specific Regional Games Organizations as set out in ISAF Regulation 6.1.1(c)(i), (ii) and (iii). ISAF will be sending a separate letter to MNAs regarding nominations representing these specific Regional Games Organizations.

Nominations of candidates to Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions should be addressed to the ISAF Secretary General and signed by the MNA President or Secretary General (or equivalents in position). ISAF will accept nominations by email, fax or post. All nominations must be received at the ISAF Secretariat by 12:00 UTC on 1 August 2008. The ISAF Secretariat will acknowledge all nominations directly to the MNA and the nominated candidate within five working days of receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within that timeframe, please contact the ISAF Secretariat.

Please note that only ISAF MNAs in good standing with ISAF are entitled to nominate Officers, Council Members, Committee, Sub-committee or Commission members

Role of ISAF Committees

As we enter the next term of appointment of ISAF Committees, from 2009-2012, there are some exciting and challenging times ahead. ISAF is currently implementing the ISAF Strategic Plan (click here for more details) and over the next four years all Committees will be following work plans which support the ISAF Strategic Plan.

In considering candidates each MNA should give careful thought to the roles of the ISAF Committees and the background and experience required to support the Committee. Details of the Terms of Reference for all ISAF Committees can be found in ISAF Regulation 15 and for the Commissions in ISAF Regulations 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47, which are available in the ISAF Yearbook and online at: www.sailing.org/regulations

The work of ISAF requires a wide range of skills, not all requiring specific sailing experience, although sailing experience is essential for some Committees. However, it is important that candidates have specific core skill sets and are active in the sport in order to effectively undertake their role. The core skill sets required by all committee members are:

• A willingness to work in teams, to accept a share of the workload and an ability to meet deadlines
• An easiness in human relations and a lack of prejudice to different cultures
• Proficiency with modern communication methods – email, skype, internet
• Consider and make recommendations in the best interests of the sport globally
• Attend the Annual Meetings of the Committee
• Keep informed of the activities of ISAF and the wider issues that effect its work
• Have relevant experience in the areas of the Committee's work

Opportunity

We are all involved in the administration of sailing in order to make a difference to the sport about which we are all passionate. The ISAF Committees have a significant role to play in leading the future of sailing.

Serving on an ISAF Committee is a rewarding experience and gives individuals a wonderful opportunity to share their expertise and vision for the sport with colleagues from all over the world.

If you have any queries on the process of nominating individuals to ISAF Committees or you would like to discuss any element of being on an ISAF Committee, please do not hesitate to contact the ISAF Secretariat at http://www.sailing.org/contactisaf

List of Committees

Nominations can be made for the following ISAF Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions for 2009-2012:

Committees

Constitution Committee
Equipment Committee
Events Committee
Match Racing Committee
Offshore Committee
Race Officials Committee
Racing Rules Committee
Regional Games Committee
Windsurfing Committee
Youth and Development Committee

Sub-Committees

Class Rules Sub-Committee
Empirical Handicap Sub-Committee
Equipment Control Sub-Committee
International Judges Sub-Committee
International Measurers Sub-Committee
International Umpires Sub-Committee
Match Race Rankings Sub-Committee
Oceanic Sub-Committee
Race Management Sub-Committee
Sail Ranking Sub-Committee
Special Regulations Sub-Committee
Team Racing Sub-Committee
Youth World Championship Sub-Committee

Commissions

Classification Commission
Coaches’ Commission
International Regulations Commission
Medical Commission
Multihull Commission
Training Commission
Review Board

The ISAF Council is subject to a different process of appointment and the ISAF Executive Committee is subject to a process of nomination and election. Full details will be published by ISAF separately.

The following are not subject to the same process of Committee Nomination as set out in ISAF Regulation 6:

Athletes’ Commission (elected by athletes to represent the Olympic events – the next election will take place in 2009)
Audit Committee (appointed by the ISAF Council)
Women’s Forum (consists of all women members of ISAF Committees, Sub-Committees and Commissions)