16.1 SLSA References

Purpose

To outline SLSSA’s obligation to comply with applicable Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) policies, procedures, regulations, and national minimum standards.

Overview

SLSA maintains a number of national policies, procedures, regulations, and governance documents that apply to entities affiliated with SLSA.

SLSSA, as an affiliated body, is bound to comply with applicable SLSA requirements.

The SLSSA Standard Operating Procedures should be read in conjunction with relevant SLSA policies, training manuals, award requirements, regulations, circulars, and other national documents.

Procedure

SLSA policies, together with the SLSA Constitution and Regulations, form part of the National Policy Framework.

Policies and procedures are periodically reviewed and updated by SLSA and relevant national bodies.

All SLS personnel must be aware of their obligation to comply with applicable SLSA policies and procedures relevant to their role, activity, or operational function.

The master copy of SLSA policies and procedures is maintained by SLSA and is available through the SLSA Members Area / Document Library.

Where there is inconsistency between a local process and an applicable SLSA policy, procedure, regulation, or mandatory requirement, the matter should be escalated to SLSSA for review and direction.

The following SLSA policies and procedures may be relevant to SLSSA operations:

Policy ID Policy / Procedure
1.01 Water Safety
1.01a Water Safety Procedure
1.02 Use of SLSA Equipment
1.05 Patrol Uniforms
1.06 Gear & Equipment
5.01 Anti-doping
5.04 Competition Eligibility
5.11 Competition Manipulation and Sport Wagering
6.00 SLSA Integrity Framework
6.01 Intellectual Property
6.02 Privacy
6.03 Limiting and Permanent Disability
6.04 Child Safe
6.05 Member Protection
6.06 Complaints Resolution
6.09 Risk Management
6.09A Risk Management Procedure
6.14 IT Electronic Acceptances
6.16 Criminal Conviction
6.19 IT Systems – Terms of Use
6.20 Social Media
6.21 Photography, Digital Recording and Images
6.23 Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine in Sport
6.25 Non-Political and Non-Sectarian
6.27 Anti-corruption and Fraud
6.28 Sponsorship

References

  • SLSA Members Area / Document Library
  • SLSA Constitution
  • SLSA Regulations
  • SLSA National Policy Framework

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15.3 Member Welfare and Critical Incident Support 17.1 Glossary