Calling for 2017 Nominations to the ADJC
The Australian Dressage Judges Committee (ADJC) will have two positions up for nomination as per the process outlined in the EA Committee Bylaws.
The Current ADJC is:
- Kim Thomas (Chair) to 31/12/16 – not eligible to re-apply
- Maria Schwennesen to 31/12/16 – eligible to re-apply
- Lesley Sullivan to 31/12/17
- Jane Ventura to 31/12/17
- Sue Bright to 31/12/17
The 2 vacancies are for a 3-year term from 1/1/17.
Applicants must have current EA membership and be a National A level judge and be an active Judge Educator. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 6 November 2016. No late applications will be accepted.
This is a skills-based committee which reports to the Australian Dressage Committee (ADC) and EA Board and is responsible for policy and monitoring application of policy for:
- education, assessment and accreditation examinations of national dressage judges, including Para-Equestrian in Australia
- selection, development of programs and mentoring of suitable National A level dressage judges who wish to become FEI accredited
- final arbiter in issues related to judging standards and judges which have not been resolved by SDAs. (These are not cases that would be subject to a disciplinary tribunal established under the EA Disciplinary By-laws or related to the EA Member Protection Policy)
- assist in development and implementation of National Judges Seminars list
- assist in conduct of National and International forums for Judges, Judge Educators and Mentors
- provides support to SDA’s in relation to judging issues and judge education issues Membership
The ADJC shall meet face to face at least twice per year and business between meetings can be conducted and concluded via email and/or teleconference.
The first ADJC meeting for 2017 is yet to be decided but it will be sometime in February. Meeting are usually held on a Friday or Saturday in Sydney.
Selection Committee :
- the ADC will appoint a selection committee of 3 persons comprising the ADC Chair, a member of the EA Board and the Chair of one of the SDAs, to consider all applicants and recommend to the ADC the ADJC committee members for the ensuing 3 years. Applicants must submit an application and a resume outlining their level and years of experience as a judge, any committee appointments and any policy making experience
- the selection committee should consider all relevant aspects including the level of contribution, interest and time available to dedicate to attend to ADJC matters
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