We would like to inform all residence of Hillcrest that the community policing forum AGM will be held the 25th of April 2012. The meeting will be held at Hillcrest Library and will start at 18H00. Please take not the import parts of the constitution.

5. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCO)

5.1 The Forum shall be managed by an Executive Committee (Hereafter referred to as the EXCO) elected at Annual General Meetings. Members of the South African Police Service and Reservists will not be entitled to serve as EXCO members. No person who has not attended at least 50% of the monthly CPF meetings during the calendar year prior to the Annual General Meeting may stand for election to the EXCO.

The EXCO shall comprise:

5.1.1 A Chairperson

5.1.2 A Deputy Chairperson

5.1.3 A Secretary

5.1.4 A Treasurer

5.1.4.1 The Treasurer shall, when called upon, undertake the role as Deputy Secretary.

5.1.5 A Communications Officer

5.1.6 Chairpersons or their designate of all the Sub Forums

5.1.7 The Station Commissioner or his designate

5.1.8 A representative from Durban Metro Police

5.1.9 A maximum of four (4) other persons including co-opted members referred to in paragraph 5.1.10, below

5.1.10 Any co-opted members as per requirement

5.2 If an office-bearer of the EXCO is absent without a valid apology from meetings for a period of three (3) consecutive months, his/her seat shall be declared vacant by the Forum. If an office-bearer of the EXCO does not attend more than 70% of the scheduled meetings during his/her year ofservice, he/she shall automatically become ineligible for re-election.

5.3 The Chairperson shall not remain in office for a period longer than three (3) consecutive years.