Schedule of Governance Documents
NOTE: Links marked with a β¦ have been recently updated!
The following schedule shows the date of review for the various governance documents created by the BTS Board in accordance with Rule 41 of the BTS Constitution.
National Integrity Framework
Bowls Australia has adopted The National Integrity Framework.Β Therefore, this framework of five policies also applies to Bowls Tasmania, Bowls Tasmania South, and all affiliated clubs.Β The following policies will take precedence over association policies as applicable:
- Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
- Member Protection Policy
- Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy
- Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy
- Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy
CONTROLS
| Document Title | Review Date | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution | As required | Policy Committee |
| Constitution (NEW) | DRAFT | Policy Committee |
| By-Laws (NEW) | DRAFT | Policy Committee |
| Strategic Plan 2024-27 β¦ | As required | BTS Board |
POLICIES
| Document Title | Issued | Review | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearances and Transfers | Nov 2022 | Jul 2024 | Secretary |
| Club Suspension of Players | Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 | Policy Committee |
| Committees | Apr 2022 | May 2024 | BTS Board |
| Communications | May 2020 | May 2025 | Secretary |
| Competition Entry and Participation | Oct 2023 | May 2025 | Match Committee |
| Discipline | Jul 2021 | May 2026 | BTS Board |
| Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters | Jun 2023 | Jul 2026 | COP Committee |
| Financial Management | DRAFT | Finance Committee | |
| Gender Identity Inclusion | Oct 2021 | May 2024 | Policy Committee |
| Greens Protection | Aug 2021 | Jun 2026 | Coaches Panel |
| Serious Injury and Illness | Jun 2020 | Jun 2025 | COP Committee |
| UniformΒ β¦ | Oct 2024 | Aug 2025 | Umpires Panel |
| Use of Social Media | May 2024 | May 2025 | SM Administrator |
PROTOCOLS
| Document Title | Issued | Review | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowls EtiquetteΒ β¦ | Jan 2023 | May 2026 | BTS Board |
| Code of Conduct | May 2020 | May 2024 | President |
| Code of Conduct (BTS Board)Β β¦ | Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 | President |
| Code of Conduct (Representative Players) | May 2022 | Jun 2025 | COP Committee |
| Conflict of Interest (BTS Board) | May 2020 | Oct 2023 | Policy Committee |
| Conditions of Play (Championships) β¦ | 2024-25 | Jun 2025 | COP Committee |
| Conditions of Play (Pennant)Β β¦ | 2024-25 | Jun 2025 | COP Committee |
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
| Document Title | Review Date | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| BTS Events | May 2024 | Match Committee |
| Junior Development Officer | June 2025 | Match Committee |
| Statewide Challenge | May 2025 | SWC Coordinator |
| Social Media Administrator | TBD | BTS Board |
| Statistician | TBD | BTS Board |
| Website Administrator | TBD | BTS Board |
| Mercury Bowls Reporter | TBD | BTS Board |
| Zone Liaison Officers | TBD | Deputy President |
GUIDELINES
| Document Title | Issued | Review | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement of Country | Apr 2023 | May 2025 | Policy Committee |
| Competition Entry and Participation | Oct 2023 | Oct 2026 | Match Committee |
| Recording Board Meeting MinutesΒ (PDF) | Jan 2022 | May 2024 | Secretary |
| COVID-19 (Coronavirus) | Mar 2023 | As req’d | Secretary |
| Delegates Meeting Procedures | May 2020 | May 2025 | Secretary |
| Disability Bowls Classifications | May 2023 | Bowls TAS | Bowls Tasmania |
| Guidelines for Side CaptainsΒ β¦ | 2024-25 | Sep 2025 | BSOP |
| MPIOs | TBD | ||
| Sponsorship Packages | June 2024 | Finance Committee | |
| 5-Game Player Rules β¦ | Oct 2024 | May 2025 | COP Committee |
7. CHARTERS
| Document Title | Issued | Review | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowls South Officiating Panel (BSOP) | Jun 2020 | May 2025 | |
| BTS Match Committee | Jun 2020 | May 2025 | |
| Conditions of Play CommitteeΒ β¦ | Oct 2024 | May 2026 | BTS Board |
| Finance CommitteeΒ β¦ | Oct 2024 | May 2026 | BTS Board |
| Grants Officer / Committee | TBD | ||
| Sponsorship Officer / Committee | TBD | ||
| Appeals Committee | TBD | ||
| Coaches Panel | TBD | ||
| Complaints Committee | TBD | ||
| Executive Committee | TBD | ||
| Greens Advisory Committee (PDF) | Jun 2020 | DRAFT | BTS Board |
| Match Committee | TBD | ||
| Officiating Panel | TBD | ||
| Policy Committee | TBD | ||
| Tribunal Panel | TBD |