British Carriagedriving Committees

• A Committee is a formal part of our structure, with the Chair on Council or a Council Member identified as Council Rep. on the committee.
• Working groups have a clearly identified role, sometimes to tackle a specific item.
• Advisors/Consultants can be invited to attend Council if required.
• Other Groups - are approved by Council, but are appointed by the group they represent.
• Membership of Committees & Working Groups is reviewed annually.

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FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

• This committee of 3 officers has the following functions:
• With the guidance of the Treasurer, to consider BC budget & accounts.
• To consider proposed changes & major expenses to be put to Council.
• To have an overview of the working of Council & Committees.
• To identify issues which BC should be considering.

COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE

• Production of the National Driving Calendar.
• Monitoring the class structure.
• Producing lists of qualifiers for the National Championship & Driver of the Year.
• Inspection of any new competition venues.
• Overseeing the appointment of Course Designers and Technical delegates.
• Liaising with the Judges Committee over dressage tests.
• Jurisdiction over most aspects of event organisation.

RULES COMMITTEE

• Considering proposed rule changes by FEI
• Advise Council which rules should be accepted.
• Identify any issues arising from changes to BC competitions.
• Oversee amendments to the BC Rule Book

JUDGES COMMITTEE

• Monitor dressage tests & recommend changes in consultation with Competitions Committee.
• Recruit probationary judges, supervise their training & recommend their promotion.
• Together with the Training Group, organise the annual National Clinics.

SAFETY

•  Reviewing the BC Safety Policy.
•  Offer advice to Council & Affiliated Clubs.
•  Monitor accident & incident reports and alert Council to any serious accidents or trends.

Officials Training leads

A new process for training is being implemented, with a more competency-based approach to training, including the introduction of "mentors". Each area of training will have a designated lead as follows:

Communications, Marketing and Media Group

• Promotion of the sport to all
• Supporting Clubs and Competitors
• Provide a training hub and educational centre
• Creating a digital strategy and campaign
• Monitoring and ensuring all media is uniform and meets guidelines
• Creating clear channels of communication to keep media instant and correct
• Providing other forms of marketing aside from social media, where required

SOCIAL LICENCE to OPERATE (SLO)

• Raising awareness of SLO and Horse Welfare in relation to driving with carriage drivers in the UK
• Collating information on the topic
• Identifying issues
• Sharing solutions with carriage drivers
• Educating the general public about carriage driving

INTERNATIONAL TEAMS

• Consists of the current Chefs d'Equipe for International Teams
• Advise council of all matters relating to International Teams
• Organise group training when appropriate
• Share experiences to assist in planning for future team events.
• Identify and train future Chefs
• If international events are oversubscribed, Chef d'Equipe allocates places

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

• Bring members' and class issues to the attention of Council.
• Facilitate the exchange of views and ideas between members and Council

YOUNG DRIVERS

DRIVERS WITH DISABILITIES

Advisors, Consultants and Volunteers

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