SAMRA hereby calls for Proposals to serve before the AGM
Proposals to the SAMRA Annual General Meeting
This is a valuable opportunity for members to propose changes to the SAMRA Memorandum of Incorporation or the SAMRA Company Rules, thereby contributing to the governance and strategic direction of SAMRA.
To submit a proposal, please use this link: https://forms.gle/mAtWXncmSNgM9Gaq9
If you require any help with your submission, please contact the SAMRA office on info@samra.co.za
Proposals must be submitted to the SAMRA office no later than 08 August 2025.
Please note: Only paid-up SAMRA members in good standing are eligible to submit proposals.
AGM Details:
Date: 28 August 2025
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Venue: Future Space, 61 Katherine Street, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
What is the role of the SAMRA Board? The SAMRA Board of Directors sets the strategy and policies for SAMRA to achieve its objectives, and drives SAMRA industry activities and member engagement. Each of the seats on the SAMRA Board represents a constituency, and so each SAMRA Board member gives a voice to or contributes on behalf of their constituency when the SAMRA Board makes strategy and policy decisions.
How much work is involved? The SAMRA Board meets every month at the SAMRA offices (or via online meeting facilities), and all other decisions are made via email. The day to day running of the organisation, including all communication and administration, is done from/by the SAMRA office, so SAMRA Directors don’t have to spend any time and effort on that. However, the SAMRA Directors are required to lead the industry, inspire members and drive SAMRA industry initiatives and activities.
What are the requirements to become a SAMRA Director? SAMRA is a Non-Profit Company and normal governance requirements for Directors under South African law apply. The SAMRA Board of Directors are registered Directors of the company for a period of three years (or until a person resigns, if sooner). The SAMRA Memorandum of Incorporation and the SAMRA Company Rules govern how SAMRA operates. A person can only be appointed as a Director of SAMRA if the person: a) Has been working for a SAMRA Organisation Member as a SAMRA Associate Member or working as a SAMRA Independent Member, for at least 1 year before being appointed or elected to the SAMRA Board, OR is nominated as Representative from Academia, OR is nominated as Ad Hoc External Representative, AND b) Is in good standing with SAMRA, AND c) Is nominated for election or appointment to the SAMRA Board by a SAMRA voting member (i.e. a SAMRA Organisation Member or a SAMRA Independent Member) in good standing OR is ex officio Director.
Do the SAMRA Directors get paid? SAMRA Board members are not allowed to gain financially from their position on the SAMRA Board. The SAMRA Board of Directors are volunteers, except for the Chief Executive Officer (when there is one) who is employed by SAMRA on a full-time basis, and who is ex officio Director.
