NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN AGM OF THE BETTY’S BAY RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2025 AT 18:00 IN THE CRASSULA HALL, BETTY’S BAY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
- Wayne Jackson – Chairman and Secretary, Direction, Membership, Neighbourhood Watch and Sea Watch
- Amund Beneke – Vice Chairman, Town Planning and Property Development
- Hannelie Coetzee – Treasurer
- Jorika Rabie – Betty’s Bay Volunteer Fire and Rescue
- Rob Boyd – Betty’s Bay Emergency Support Team (BEST) and BB Hackers
- Elsa Stofberg – Conservation of leased land
- Abigail Davids – Community Development
- Shameez Joubert – Markets
- Claudele Jackson – Crassula Hall
- Mea Viljoen – Young parents
- Jade Alves – Sports and Recreation
- Ilona Frege – Drama and Theatre Arts
- Wendy Lucas – Media and Web page
PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
- Tersia Starke – Media and Web page
- Marelize Smith – Speed reduction in Betty’s Bay
OVERSIGHT
- Andre Kotze – Representative for Rondevlei
- Calan Bennet – Representative for Central
AGENDA
Reading of the announcement by the Vice Chairman
- Welcome
- Apologies and signing of the various registers (Member’s Register includes a vote space)
- Confirmation of Previous AGM Minutes
- Matters arising
- Statement by the Chairman and election of the Committee for 2026 by vote
- Chairman’s Annual Report
- Treasurer’s Annual Report
- Appointment of Honorary Financial Controller
- Annual subscription fees
- Membership and the way forward
- Announcement on the proposed changes to the BBRA Constitution
- Close
NOTES
- The AGM Meeting will only address the agenda items listed above and additional items received in time following this Notice.
- Members may place an item on the agenda, if submitted in writing via email at least 7 days prior to the AGM.
- Although this is an AGM for the active members of the BBRA, non-members are more than welcome to also attend.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENT APPROVED BBRA CONSTITUTION FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE FORTHCOMING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
- Purpose of this Notice: This Notice serves to formally advise all members that a set of proposed amendments to the BBRA Constitution has been submitted for consideration. In accordance with Clause 15(b) of the current Constitution, this notice and the full details of the proposed amendments will be distributed to all members prior to the AGM.
- Background: The Executive Committee has reviewed the current Constitution with the aim of modernising procedures, improving operational efficiency and clarifying governance rules to better serve the Association. The proposed changes are designed to streamline meetings, update financial controls to reflect modern banking and strengthen the Committee’s ability to manage membership effectively.
- Distribution of Proposed Amendments: A comprehensive document detailing the precise wording of all proposed amendments will be sent to all members via email and published on the official BBRA website on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
- Voting at the AGM: The proposed amendments will be presented as a single motion to adopt the new set of changes. As per the Constitution, a two-thirds majority of members present and voting is required for the motion to pass.
- VOTE FOR: (Yes, to accept ALL proposed amendments)
- VOTE AGAINST: (No, to reject ALL proposed amendments)
- Next Steps: Members are strongly encouraged to review the proposed amendments carefully upon receipt on 19 November 2025. The amendments will be formally proposed, seconded and discussed at the AGM.
- Your participation in this important process is valued as we work together to shape the future governance of our Association.
The BBRA Executive Committee
Looking forward to your participation.
Wayne Jackson
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