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The 8th Annual General Meeting of the Namibia Red Cross took place on November 15th, 2008 at Roof of Africa Conference Centre in Windhoek. Participants in the AGM included members of the Governing board and two additional members of the Regional boards. The AGM is the highest authority of the National Society and has the following powers. It approves mission, vision, policies that govern the National society; it approves strategic plans, annual reports and audited financial statements; it determines the amount of subscriptions; it approves the statutes (subject to the approval of the joint ICRC/IFRC commission) and ensures that internal regulations are up to date, and monitors the compatibility of relevant national laws with the objectives of the Red cross and Red Crescent Movement. In addition members at the meeting have the power to elect the chairperson, 1st and 2nd Vice chairpersons and the Treasurer of the Governing Board and appoint the auditors. Speaking at the event, governing board Chairperson Mr Andimba Toivo ya Toivo marked the importance of the AGM as a forum that gives the NRCS an opportunity to look at some key strategic developmental issues, rules and policies and other issues that impact the work of Red Cross. The Head of Southern Africa Zone office based in Johannesburg Ms Francoise Le Goff who was invited to attend the AGM, acknowledged the challenges that had faced the NRCS and also commended the NRCS for their dedication and hard work and for what the NRCS have achieved so far. Ms Le-Goff further expressed gratitude to the NRCSs governing board for taking a step into strengthening the National Society in focusing on service delivery and maintaining the integrity of Red Cross. The Head of Zone stressed that although Namibia Red Cross is a young society (16 years) with a lot of young member is very dynamic and devoted. She however said in 2007, the national society went through an internal leadership crisis like in many organisations. Today I am really impressed by the amazing recovery process that went on, but still the society is convalescent and need further attention. To this regard, the Federation continues to offer the full time presence of a Country Representative whose role is to coach and guide the new leadership through this period she said. She further urges the NRCS to work hard and continue expanding membership in order to attract more people. Le Goff also emphasised the importance of partnerships and relationship between people, quality programmes, training, capacity building, planning and reporting, teamwork and respect as the most important ingredients for success. As is the custom, the next General
Meeting will take place next year, date to be announced
soon. The AGM meets every year in ordinary session at a time
and place determined by the previous General Assembly, or by
the Governing Board acting under the authority delegated to
it by the General Assembly. It meets in extraordinary
session on the initiative of the chairperson in agreement
with the Governing Board or at the request of one-third of
the members of the General Assembly. |
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