DISTRICT COMMISSIONER FACT SHEET

WHO ARE WE?
Hutt Valley                            
Wellington                          
Wairarapa                           

We provide the following:
- Sound leadership
- Uphold the Fair Play Charter and Code of -  Conduct
- Uphold roles, responsibilities and objectives as per the NZPCA Constitution
- Oversee all events and activities of  the Club and its branches
- Be unbiased and tactful with riders, parents and officials

WHAT DO WE DO?
- Chair meetings
- Liase with office holders
- Reconcile bank statements with treasurers report
- Visit branch rallies and club competitions
Verify compliance of rally attendance and check eligibility of rider and/or horse nominations for exams, competitions and NZPCA championships
Appoint examiners and Technical Delegates for examinations
Sign certificates
Provide advice, support and assistance where appropriate

WHEN WOULD YOU CONTACT US?
To invite us to rallies, socials, events etc
Clarification on rules – refer to website, branch/Club secretary as first option
Dispensation request
Dispute resolution – refer to branch/club secretary first

To contact us:  your branch secretary will advise our contact details.

Rule 15.6 Dispensation: In the case of a Pony Club Member who, for good reason, is unable to attend the requisite number of working rallies, the District Commissioner in consultation with the Branch Head Coach or the Club Chief Coach and the Area, Club or Branch President may waive the minimum number of working rallies.
a. In the case of H & A Certificate examinations, dispensation must be stated on the application form.

Wairarapa/Wellington Policy on Dispensation:  It has been agreed by Area that before any dispensation can be decided, the DC must be provided with the following:
- written confirmation by branch/club secretary of financial membership.
- written proof of rallies attended ie photocopy of certificate card or rally book record.
- written reason for dispensation request, approved by Branch/ Club.

Once the request has been decided, the DC will advise the person and the branch/club secretary directly in writing, confirming the decision.
The DC decision is final.