Section 10
SPONSORSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
10.1.
GENERAL : SAVVA is “registered” with
the Johannesburg Branch of the Department of Sport and Recreation and all
dealings with the department are channelled through this office. SAVVA
also works through the Department of Transport in Pretoria regarding the
National Transport Information System (NATIS) and legislation on motor vehicles
now that a single system is in place and will be fully operational by the end
of the first quarter of 1997.
10.2.
COMMUNICATION WITH GOVERNMENT
: Clubs are encouraged to refer matters that affect the
old vehicle movement as a whole, to the SAVVA Portfolio Holder and not approach
government or municipal departments directly. It is essential that
we make a common unified stand when approaching the authorities.
10.3.
SPONSORSHIP : Organisers
of National Events which are run over
three or more days may approach the
SAVVA Portfolio Holder for sponsorship. Many of the larger sponsors have requested
that they will only consider involvement if the SAVVA National Council is
involved in the discussions and negotiations. All funds shall be channelled
through the SAVVA Portfolio Holder. Promoting Club’s attention must be
drawn to the following conditions for eligibility for SAVVA sponsorship, only
National Events can apply for assistance. SAVVA at all times retains naming
rights for the event and that assistance will only be committed after
appropriate permits have been issued by SAVVA MS. No assistance will be
considered if the event is able to attract other sponsors.
10.4.
FINANCIAL
REPORTING : When application is made to SAVVA
a full detailed budget must be submitted and include the names of the club
members that will be administering the funds and the name of the Financial
Institution that will hold the funds. A brief outline of the event will
also be required stating the hotels to be used and the towns and places through
which the event will pass.
10.4.1.
If the sponsorship is granted the club will be fully responsible for moneys in
their possession and will need to account by way of a detailed statement to the
SAVVA Portfolio Holder within 30 days of the running of the event. Any
money not utilised must be returned to SAVVA.
10.5.
REPRESENTATION
AT FIVA : The Chairman of the SAVVA may
represent the Association at the meetings of FIVA or IHVO. In the event
that he is unable to travel overseas at the scheduled time of the meeting the
SAVVA National Council shall appoint an alternative representative but
will take into consideration the need for continuity and way any benefits that
may accrue from attending such meetings.
Document updated 28 October 2010
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