The Working Party meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every second month at 7.30pm in the Amenities Building, The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.

Mission Statement

To train members of DOGS NSW who wish to act as conformation Stewards at shows within NSW so as to have consistency in stewarding standards and to review and observe stewarding standards in accordance with the requirements of DOGS NSW.

Working Party Responsibilities

  1. Consider and report on matters referred to the Working Party by the DOGS NSW Board of Directors.

  2. Review Show Representative Reports.

  3. Refer items of concern identified in Show Representative Reports to the Board of Directors.

  4. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors on matters affecting the efficient and smooth running of shows.

  5. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the Stewards Regulations.

  6. Monitor the performance and conduct of Stewards to ensure they carry out their duties in accordance with the Regulations, and provide assistance and guidance on the interpretation of procedures where required.

  7. Conduct training courses for Aspiring Stewards in accordance with the syllabus determined by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Stewards & Representatives Working Party.

  8. Make recommendations to the Secretary regarding additions to, or deletions from, the Stewards List.