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Central Murray Football League Umpires

The CMFL has decided to establish its own umpiring organisation and to assist in doing this it has established a CMFL Umpires (CMFLU) Committee; a permanent committee of the CMFL Board to assist the Board in the development and administration of umpiring in the CMFL. The Committee will be composed of at least six members; two Board members, selected because they are best suited to fulfil the role of the committee, the Assistant Manager – Umpires and three CMFLU members selected by the Board for their leadership capabilities.

Role
The role of the Umpires Committee is to assist the Board in its oversight of:

  1. The Board compliance with applicable AFL, VCFL and regulatory requirements associated with umpiring matters,
  2. The preparation of a 3-5 year Strategic Plan and Annual Development Plans for umpiring in the CMFL
  3. The performance of the Central Murray Football League Umpires (CMFLU) against the goals and targets of the Annual Development Plan.
  4. The development and performance of members of the CMFLU.
  5. The communication to clubs of the “Rules of Football” changes, AFL/VCFL umpiring initiatives and other umpiring related matters.
  6. Making recommendations to the Board on umpiring issues that need resolution by the Board.
  7. The selection of personnel to assist the Assistant Manager and CMFLU Committee achieve the targets in the ADP. (Umpires Coach/Advisor, Fitness Coach, Junior Coach, Marketing Manager etc)

Implementation

  1. A Board member will be appointed chair of the Umpires Committee, with the remaining Board member being the deputy chair.
  2. Decision making of the Umpires Committee will be by consensus.
  3. The Board will appoint an Assistant Manager-Umpiring to manage the day-to-day affairs of the CMFLU and other personnel as necessary to achieve the goals established in the Annual Development Plan
  4. The Assistant Manager-Umpires will be the chair of the CMFLU Appointments Panel.
  5. The Assistant Manager will be responsible to the League Manager for day-to-day operational issues.
  6. The Assistant Manager-Umpires will provide a monthly report to the Board on progress being made towards the goals and targets in the Annual Development Plan.
  7. The performance of the Assistant Manager-Umpiring will be linked to the goals of the CMFLU and that systems of evaluation of performance are based on clear and mutually agreeable criteria that are transparent.
  8. All CMFLU members have a right to regular feedback and development opportunities.

Contact Details

Assistant Manager Umpires

Oscar Aertssen

Mob: 0409638420
E-mail: aertssen@bigblue.net.au

CMFL Umpires
Head Coach

Marcus McCaig

Mob: 0418538837
E-mail: mmc34821@bigpond.net.au

CMFL Umpires
Assistant Coach
Peter Morrison Mob: 0437002804
E-mail: pmo@iinet.net.au

Marketing & Recruitment
Manager

Kate Sullivan Mob: 0422270606
E-mail: tannerandkate@bigpond.com
 
Policies & Procedures
Code of Practice Handbook Appointment & Selection Policy