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6. CONDUCT OF ACTIVITIES

6.1 Direction of Organisers.

All Members and Visitors participating in Club activities shall at all times abide by the direction of the activity organiser or trip leader in respect to:
a. Compliance with the Club Constitution and By-Laws & Rules.
b. Safety of other members.
c. Fire precautions and restrictions.
d. Care and respect of private property.
e. The rights of other people.

6.2 Trip Leaders.

On trips, the Trip Leader has absolute authority over the whole trip. Trip Leaders must ensure that members and visitors are aware of all relevant Club By-Laws and Rules.

6.3 Assistant Trip Leaders.

Trip Leaders may at their discretion appoint assistant trip leaders to lead separate convoys.

6.4 Contravention of Club Bylaws and Rules.

A member contravening Club By-Laws, Code of Conduct or Rules may be asked by the Trip Leader to leave the activity or trip and the incident reported to the Committee. Disregard of Club By-Laws and Rules should be reported to Committee by members. All members must inform the Trip Leader of their intention to go on a Club Trip.

6.5 Bookings for Trips.

(as amended GM August 2001)
No bookings are to be taken until the trip has been approved by Committee and advertised at the next general meeting or newsletter. A minimum of 1 position will be held available at least one week after publication of the newsletter to allow country members sufficient time to respond.

6.6 Conclusion of Trips.

Trip Leaders must ensure that all participants have clear directions to their destination at the conclusion of a trip.

6.7 Children.

Adults must be responsible at all times for the behaviour of the children in their charge.

6.8 Prospective Members.

Prospective members and visitors are allowed on Club activities at the discretion of the activity organiser but not to the exclusion of Club members.

6.9 Non Financial Members.

Persons previously members of the Club, but who are currently not financial, are not permitted to take part in Club activities without prior Committee approval.

6.10 Numbers of Vehicles.

The number of vehicles on a Club activity shall be determined by the Trip leader but may also be subject to requirements of outside authorities. As a general rule the number of vehicles in a convoy shall not exceed 10 as the sight and inconvenience to other members of the public must be considered.

6.11 Dogs.

On trips where dogs are permitted, they must be kept under control at all times, preferably on a lead.

6.12 Motorcycles.

Motorcycles are not permitted on Club Trips except with the express permission of the Trip leader.

6.13 Firearms.

Guns and rifles must not be visible inside vehicles and should only be removed in cases of emergency.

6.14 Intoxicating Liquor.

Excessive consumption of intoxicating liquor on Club activities is discouraged.

6.15 Off Tracks.

Vehicles are to stay on existing roads and tracks except in areas where permission has been granted to move away from existing vehicle corridors.

6.16 Flora and Fauna.

Live branches are not to be broken from trees or shrubs. No member shall use a tree as an anchor for winching without providing adequate protection around the tree from slings or cables. Birds, animals and their habitat must not be disturbed by trip members.

6.17 Gates.

All gates are to be left as they were found.

6.18 Camping.

Campsites must not be within 500m of any artificially constructed watering points. Campsites adjacent to large natural watering points must be sited so that stock and wildlife are not prevented from gaining access to water. Campsites must be at least one kilometre away from any station homestead, shearing shed, outstation or other improvement unless with prior approval of the land manager. Campsites, wherever possible, should make use of previous camping areas. Care must be taken to minimise damage to vegetation etc at campsites and making of unnecessary vehicle tracks is to be avoided.

6.19 Water.

Minimal water only is to be taken from any watering point. Members are not to swim or bathe in tanks or dams without permission of the land manager. If water is required for washing it is to be bucketed out. Soap, detergents etc are not to be introduced to tanks, dams, rivers or natural watering points.

6.20 Litter.

No litter or rubbish is to thrown from vehicles. At all stops, members shall ensure that no rubbish is left at the site. All non-burnable rubbish is to be carried out and disposed of in approved receptacles or areas. Burnable rubbish may be burnt at campsites provided all other members are considered, correct precautions are taken and there are no fire bans in place. Non combustibles are to be removed from ashes.

6.21 Historical Sites.

All sites of historical significance are to be left undisturbed and artefacts are not to be removed from the site.

6.22 Toilets.

When using bush toilets ensure an adequate, deep hole is dug and covered properly before leaving the site. Do not allow paper and tissues to blow around the area.

6.23 Mobile Generators.

The use of generators must be kept to a minimum and not used after 8.OOpm or before 7.OOam without permission from everyone within the vicinity. At all times other travellers must be considered when using generators. Members must ensure as far as possible that generators are permitted in NPWS areas prior to departure or obtain permission from rangers at the site.

6.24 Fires.

Fire bans must be complied with at all times. Normally one campfire should be adequate and the Trip Leader is responsible for its location. Other small cooking fires may be approved by the trip leader. At sites where adequate supply of dead wood on the ground is not available (especially National Parks etc) or during potential fire danger periods members are encouraged to use gas or other means for cooking. All fires must be extinguished before the site is vacated., ashes disposed O{ and where practical, no signs of the fire should be left at the site.

6.25 Spares.

Vehicles must carry enough spares to be reasonably self sufficient in the event of breakdown. Spares for similar type vehicles can be shared amongst those on the trip. The specific spares would depend on the type of trip and location and agreement between participants.

6.26 Grievances.

Any grievance arising from any Club activity must be made as soon as possible (preferably in writing) to the organisers of the activity or Club Committee so that any problems can be resolved promptly. Refer to Member Conduct of the Club Constitution.

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