JUDGING AND SHOWING COMMITTEE

Purpose:      To advise Council on the best way of ensuring Judges on the Welsh Panel and shows affiliating to the Society abide by the applicable rules as amended from time to time and to devise a continuing programme of appointing new judges and ensuring they uphold the integrity and good standing of the Society.

Responsible for:

• Administering the selection of new judges and assessors for the In Hand and Ridden Panels
• Organising seminars and conferences for judges and assessors
• Drawing up recommended practices for shows affiliating to the Society
• Drawing up and maintaining a Code of Conduct for all Judges to ensure they are competent, and maintain personal integrity and high ethical standards
• Drawing up and maintain a Code of Conduct, including use of prohibited substances, for Exhibitors who are members of the Society
• Liaise with other equine societies to ensure common practices where possible
• Continually review discipline rules regarding doping to ensure they are up to date and in line with other societies’ regulations
• Assisting in investigation of any complaints made to the Society about Welsh Panel judges, as directed by Council.
• Sire Ratings
• Medals
• Show Rules

Membership:

• The Judging and Showing Committee shall consist of 3 members of Council elected by Council from amongst their number at the first Council Meeting after an AGM.

• Subject matter expert advisors may be co-opted as required for advice on specific subjects for a period of one year subject to the approval of Council prior to being invited.   However they may not vote.
• A quorum shall be 2 with voting powers

Attendance at Meetings

• As Membership above

Frequency of Meetings

• The Judging and Showing Committee will meet at least 2 times per year
• Council may in addition ask the Committee to meet to consider specific proposals