NESMAC restructuring

Restructuring of the organisation and redrafting of the constitution have taken place, this has been necessary to adapt NESMAC to the increased size and geographical spread of the membership. In essence the restructuring driven by NESMAC committees and trustees will diffuse power more equitably amongst the clubs. The clubs are now clustered on a geographical basis between 6 group action committees (GAC’s) all with elected positions of chair and secretary. The central executive committee has been replaced by a steering committee drawn from all the GAC’s. The organisation will move from 2 central monthly meetings to 6 GAC meetings a year and 6 steering committee meetings. This will mean farmers will need to travel less to meet and meetings will only take place when needed.
GAC elections were held in October and the NESMAC steering committee in November, Kelvin Masinga was elected the new Chairman of NESMAC. Kelvin is 30 and is one of the most skilled and hardworking farmers in the district, he leads by example and has the full confidence of trustees and project staff. The restructuring was approved at the November AGM.