EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The management of the Conservancy is undertaken by an Executive Committee comprising:

• One member nominated by each of the Ex Officio members including:
  • Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association,
  • Gauteng Conservancy and Stewardship Association,
  • Each of the three municipalities viz Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Midvaal in whose borders the Conservancy is located, and
  • Gauteng Department of Agricultural and Rural Development.
• Members elected at the Annual General Meeting

In addition there are various administrative and project working groups which have been established to implement and deliver on the objectives and priorities of the Management Framework. This includes:

• Admin and Finance and Operational Budget
• Event Co-ordination
• Sustainable Urban Living
• Branding and marketing
• Schools project
• Schools river monitoring
• Development Integration
• Environmental Resource Centre
• Historical Records
• Biodiversity and Alien Management
• Major Landowners
• Economic Growth
• Authorities liaison
• Public Relations and Publicity
• Stakeholders
• Membership and Constituion
• Resource Generation

If you would like to become involved in any of the working groups please contact the Chairman.

Volunteers and people wanting to make a difference in contributing to the work of the Conservancy will always be welcome.

MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

The management and operations of the Conservancy is guided by the Management Framework. In essence this is the business plan of the Conservancy which has been prepared through an extensve public participation process.

A formal document is being prepared for submisson and acceptance by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Through 2009 there were a number of meetings, presentations and workshops at which the people who were attending were asked to give their views as to what the Conservancy needs to address. There were many ideas and suggestions which were carefully looked at and prioritised.

Project teams are being established to focus on the work that has to be done. If you would like to assist in any of the activities or projects please contact the Chairman to offer your services and resources.

The activities, interventions and projects that were identified are listed below. Should you have any other ideas or suggestions please contact the Chairman.

• Establish Constitution
  • Finalise review of Constitution
• Catalyse Projects
  • Promote sustainable urban living in residential & industrial areas
  • Involve schools
  • Support cleanup campaigns
  • Encourage greening
  • Support Bylaws
• Share Information
  • Build distribution channels
  • Establish website
  • Erect billboards & signs
  • Give presentations
  • Distribute Newsletters
  • Schedule specialist talks
  • Use media
• Grow Membership
  • Run events programme
  • Establish relationships with similar organisations
  • Build business loyalty programmes
• Establish International twinning partners
  • Coordinate, Protect &  Rehabilitate Biodiversity
  • Initiate Biodiversity Stewardship Program
  • Prepare landowner programmes
  • Develop Environmental Management Framework
  • Areas: Wetlands, Hills & Kopjes, Historical sites, Grasslands, Rivers and streams, Agricultural areas
• Integrate Urban Development
  • Manage and guide development
  • Build authority relationships
  • Engage developers
  • Address illegal uses
  • Influence future roads
  • Inform policy
  • Support Bylaws
• Establish Enviro Centre
  • Build collection of historical anecdotes
  • Establish Library
• Secure Resources
  • Finance
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Carbon credits opportunities
  • Recycling
• Establish Brand
  • Website, stationery, signage
• Integrate Business development
  • Promote economic growth
• Support special stakeholders
  • Land owners adjacent to KNR