Deadline
for nominations: July 31, 2019
The purpose of this notice is to call for
nominations for three Non-Executive Directors, to serve on the Board of
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA).
The current BASA Board consists of 12
Non-Executive Board Members, and one Executive Member, all of whom contribute
to the overall success, governance and compliance of the organisation. There
are three vacancies on the Board. Nominations should include the name of the
proposer, a letter of motivation, and a detailed curriculum vita (CV) of the
proposed candidate.
This documentation may be submitted to
Rochelle Singh via e-mail at rochelle@basa.co.za. The deadline for nominations
is Wednesday, July 31 2019.
BASA was founded in 1997, as a joint initiative
between government and the private sector, as part of a strategy to secure
greater involvement in the arts, from businesses operating within South Africa.
Established as a Section 21 company, BASA
is constituted in terms of the Companies Act, and is registered as a public
benefit organisation (PBO). Its delisting as a Schedule 3 entity has seen
Business and Arts South Africa NPC register for VAT. BASA is accountable to its
stakeholders, namely government, BASA members and the creative sector.
- Vision:
Mutually beneficial partnerships are hardwired into BASA's DNA, and are a part
of its founding ethos. We believe in the power that comes from deep
collaboration between the right partners, and the transformational value of the
arts to effect meaningful social change.
- Mission:
BASA champions business investment in the creative sector by leading research
that enhances commercial confidence. BASA builds capacity through its
programmes and is shifting the paradigm for the future of partnerships between
diverse stakeholders.
- Positioning
Statement: BASA champions business investment within the arts, culture and
heritage sectors. BASA is the connector catalyst for both businesses and the
arts, driving focused and sustained partnerships, by unlocking shared value and
fostering social cohesion.
Nomination
Structures and Elections Process
One of the key objectives of this
nomination process is to have a Board that consists of expert members who
contribute actively to its functioning. Areas of address that members would be
required to support would include fundraising strategies, marketing, policy and
governance, and financial support.
The Board Members would be required to be
strategically engaged but not operationally active. In 2017, the Board
appointed a Governance Committee to assist with this process, consisting of
members who are eligible for election to the Board, and who have the necessary
knowledge of the organisation.
The following individuals currently serve
on the Governance Committee:
- Dr Abba Omar
- Charmaine Soobramoney
- Zingisa Motloba
- Ashraf Johaardien
The duties of the Governance Committee are
to:
1. receive nominations for potential
candidates;
2. identify potential candidates based on
the balance and representation of the Board;
3. evaluate candidates based on background
information, declaration of interests and curriculum vitae;
4. prepare a short-list of candidates, and
5. prepare a recommended list of nominees
for election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Eligibility
of Nominees
Nominees should meet the following
qualification criteria:
- Preference will be given to paid-up BASA
members who have been active for 12 months
- The nominee should preferably have at
least five years’ cumulative experience as a director of one or more of the
following entities:
− A listed company
− An unlisted company
− A public sector body (whether
incorporated or created by statute); or be
− a director, or equivalent, of a
not-for-profit (NPO) organisation of substance; or
− an arts or arts-affiliated organisation
or body, or be
− an individual with proven business
experience.
The nominee should have the expertise and
capacity to serve on one or more of the following expert committees:
- Risk and Audit Committee
- Fundraising and Marketing Committee
- Human Resources Committee
- Governance Committee
Preference will be given to candidates with
finance/audit and/or professional arts experience.
BASA is a national organisation and this
will be considered when selecting Board Members. It is envisaged that Board
Members will serve for a period of three years, in order to retain
institutional memory. The qualification criteria application is subject to the
discretion of the Governance Committee.
The current BASA Board comprises the
following Members:
Charmaine Soobramoney (Chairperson); Mandie
van der Spuy (Deputy Chairperson); Ashraf Johaardien (CEO); Hilton Lawler; Andre
Le Roux; Khanyi Mamba; Dorothea Moors; Zingisa Motloba; Carel Nolte; Dr Yacoob
Omar; Mirna Wessels
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September
18, 2019, will deal with three specific items:
1. Considering and approving the amendments
to the Articles of Association in line with governance best practice.
2. Electing three Non-Executive Directors
to serve on the Board, as discussed in the preceding section.
3. The approval of the Annual Financial
Statements (AFS).
The formal notice of the AGM will be sent
to members within the required timeframes. For further information, contact Rochelle
Singh on 011 447 2295 or e-mail rochelle@basa.co.za
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