Objective
To consider applications for appointment to the Board of Diving New Zealand (DNZ) and to recommend to the Annual General Meeting the best candidate for the available positions on the Board based on merit. Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.3.2.

Composition  Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.2.2

1. The Selection Panel (the Panel) shall consist of three (3) persons (including a Chairman) comprising:
1.    two people elected or appointed by the delegates at the AGM of DNZ
2. one person appointed by the Board of DNZ.
2. In establishing the Panel the Delegates and the Board shall have regard to: Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.2.3
1.    experience and expertise;
2. geographical location;
3. gender, and
4. other matters of suitability.
3. No person nominated for a position as a Delegate or on the Board shall in the same year be eligible to be a member of the Panel.  Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.2.3

Term
The member of the Panel appointed by the Board shall continue to hold office until otherwise determined by the Board.

Each member elected to the Panel at the AGM shall hold office until the following AGM or such earlier time as the member resigns from the Panel. A member shall be eligible for re-election at any subsequent AGM.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receive and consider all applications for appointment to the Board.
2. Consider the suitability of each applicant for appointment to the Board.
3. Recommend the best candidate for the available positions, in accordance with the procedures specified in C17.3.2 and C17.3.3
4. Review from time to time the terms of reference for this Committee and provide any recommendations on this matter to the Board.

Operating Principles

1. The Panel shall consider all applications for appointment to the Board of DNZ which:
1. are received by the due date required; and
2. include a statement as to relevant experience and expertise as per the requirements of the Board Member position description.
   
2. The Panel shall assess applications based on the Board Member position description and any other criteria it considers relevant and appropriate in the circumstances.
1. Unless not practicable in the circumstances, the Panel shall meet and interview preferred candidate(s) prior to making its recommendations. Where a face to face interview is not possible, a telephone interview should be conducted.
2. The number of candidates to be recommended shall total the number of appointed Board Members retiring (by rotation or otherwise) or a lesser number if there are insufficient suitable candidates.   Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.3.2
3. In the event of there being insufficient suitable candidates, the Panel may on its own initiative recommend to the Board a person(s) who it considers meets the criteria. Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.3.3
4. No recommendation of the Panel shall take effect unless and until approved by Delegates at the AGM or the Board, as appropriate. Ref: DNZ Constitution C17.2.2

Authority

1. The Panel is authorised by the Board to carry out any activity covered by its duties and responsibilities.