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Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Members’ Council today met with the Interim Board to discuss amongst others the composition of the CSA Board.
After the Interim Board had communicated its discussion document on the composition of the CSA Board, the various Representatives of the Members’ Council underwent a comprehensive exercise of consultation with its Affiliates to seek input and obtain a mandate on what was put forward. The majority of the Affiliates rejected the proposals that were advanced by the Interim Board, specifically on areas that were non-negotiables. The Affiliates felt that the Interim Board was imposing certain decisions on the Members’ Council without room for further exploration.
It should be stressed at this stage that the proposals that were advanced by the Interim Board are far removed from the recommendations of the Nicholson Report. Therefore, it cannot be said that the Members’ Council does not want to implement the recommendations of the Nicholson Report.
The Members’ Council recognizes the status of Professor Michael Katz. However, it must be noted that Professor Katz was briefed by the Interim Board, without due input from the Members’ Council, to draft the discussion document.
The assertion that the Members’ Council has disappointed the cricket community is unfair and unfortunate. The Members’ Council had consulted with its Affiliates and obtained a mandate, which was duly communicated to the Interim Board. The Members’ Council cannot deviate from the mandate of the constituency it serves. That would be irresponsible and dereliction of its responsibilities.
