Structure
The annual conference is the governing body of the Crane Association. Members attending each conference elect a Council to control the Association's affairs and activities.
The Council consists of seven Full Members (elected by Full Members or the authorised representatives of Full Member firms) and two Associate Members (elected from within their ranks). The Immediate Past President is an automatic Council appointment. The full Council comprises:
- President
- Vice President
- Immediate Past President
- Five Councillors
- Two Associate representatives.
A Chief Executive, appointed by the Council, manages the affairs of the Association.
You can download the rules of the association here.
Objectives
The main objectives of the Association are:
- Provide an organisation through which members may coordinate their efforts solving problems of common concern to the industry.
- Take appropriate action to raise standards of efficiency within the industry, thus enhancing its national prestige and status.
- Secure for the members of the Association all the advantages of lawful identity of action.
- Represent and act for the industry vis-a-vis organs of Government, public and private organisations and activities of which concern the crane industry.
- Procure and disseminate information that may be helpful to members.
- Promote, oppose, or press for, the amendment or repeal of any legislative enactments, by-laws or other rules or regulations affecting the interests of members.
- Represent the Industry in any Training programme aimed at increased safety and efficiency in crane operation and to this end, cooperate with other persons and bodies as far as lawfully possible and expedient
Government and other connections
The Association has strong and cordial links with key statutory and other bodies.
- Tertiary Education Commission - industry training
- Department of Labour
- New Zealand Transport Agency
- Ministry of Transport - transport policy
- NZ Qualifications Authority - recognition of industry qualifications
- NZ Police - law enforcement
- NZ Heavy Haulage Association
- NZ Contractors Federation
International relationships include:
- Crane Industry Council of Australia
- Specialised Carriers & Rigging Association (USA)
