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SLSNZ Policy Consultations
Monday, 15 October 2018What are we doing?
Following “MEMO 3-4-18 Policy update”. SLSNZ is now providing an update on the review process and timings for a number of these policies. See the Lifesaving Policies page on the SLSNZ website for all current policies.
Why are we doing it?
The National Lifesaving Committee (NLC) has recommended that over a period of time these policies go out to the membership for further consultation. The timetable aims to provide a transparent consultation process with reasonable timeframes and advance notice on the lifesaving policy reviews or decisions that materially affect club operations or finances.
The policies and timelines where we are seeking this consultation are shown below, together with some narrative around those changes. Download the original memo here, showing the amber or red status of each policy consultation.
2018
|
Policy No |
Title |
Change |
Consultation starts |
Consultation end |
Policy Live Date |
|
SLS031 |
Helmet use in Lifeguard operations |
Now compulsory in all situations |
Sept 18 |
Oct 18 |
Oct 18 |
|
SLS022 |
Tsunami Response |
Updated to match the Civil Defence SOP’s |
Oct 18 |
Nov 18 |
Nov 18 |
|
SLS033 |
ATV LUV |
Updated to match LTSA requirements |
Nov18 |
Dec 18 |
Jan 19 |
|
SLZ032 |
Lifesaving around rocks |
New Policy |
Oct 18 |
Nov 18 |
Dec 18 |
2019
|
Policy No |
Title |
Change |
Consultation starts |
Consultation end |
Policy Live Date |
|
SLS038 |
Use and Crewing of Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) |
New Policy |
Nov 18 |
Feb 19 |
Jul 19 |
|
SLS028 |
Sun Smart |
Addition of the use of shelters for guards on the beach |
Nov 18 |
Apr 19 |
Jul 19 |
|
SLS009 |
Lifeguard uniform |
Swapping out of the Cap hats replaced with wide brim and bucket hats |
Dec 18 |
Mar 19 |
Jul 19 |
|
SLS030 |
Use of Rescue Water Craft (RWC) |
Addition of requirements for the clubs to apply to operate the RWC |
Feb 19 |
May 19 |
Jul 19 |
|
SLS026 |
Min. equip for SAR |
Addition to the use of PLB in offshore and night work |
Feb 19 |
Jun 19 |
Jul 19 |
|
SLS029 |
Breaching patrol standards |
More descriptive explanations applied to cover all work modern lifeguarding involves. |
Mar 19 |
Jun 19 |
Jul 19 |
What happens next?
At the beginning of the consultation process for each policy, SLSNZ will communicate to clubs, members and other stakeholders what the proposed changes to the policy will be, and the timeframe and process for feedback. Each policy will be managed separately.
If there are any question on this please contact Allan Mundy.
Appendix: Explanation of Amber and Red Consultation Processes
The policies that the NLC wish to change are highlighted as ‘red’ or ‘amber’ according to the new Member Consultation Policy. These are explained in the table below;
|
Amber |
· Risk that some clubs or sections of the movement will view themselves as negatively impacted. · Will take some effort and resources for clubs to implement. · Potentially controversial/ polarising topic. · Will add more than minor additional costs to clubs/ members.
|
Single stage club consultation:
‘This is what we are thinking of doing – do you agree?’ SLSNZ to take into account club feedback when making the decision, and then advise clubs/ members |
|
Red |
· Expectation that majority of clubs or large sections of the movement will have significant interest in topic and/or see themselves as negatively impacted. · If potential decision outcomes implemented (quickly) they could create problems for clubs. · Known to be a controversial/ polarising topic. · Will add significant financial cost to clubs/ members.
|
Two stage club consultation:
Stage 1: ‘This is what we are thinking about – what are your views?’ Stage 2: ‘This is the feedback we received from you. On this basis this is what are planning to do – do you agree?’ SLSNZ to take into account club feedback when making the decision, and then advise clubs/ members. |
For more information, please contact:
For more information, please contact:
Allan Mundy, National Lifesaving Manager
Phone 027 245 2660
Email allan.mundy@surflifesaving.org.nz