Australian National Budgerigar Council, Incorporated By –Law 2 (e)

ANBC JUDGES CODES and MEETING CRITERIA

 

  1. Eligibility to judge at the National Championship Show

ANBC Judges must continue to be active in breeding and exhibiting budgerigars and recognised by the member body of which they are a Judging Panel member. If they no longer meet the criteria set down by the member body that member body must advise accordingly so that the list of eligible members remains up to date.

 

  1. Judging

Judges in the National Championship Show will

  • apply the ANBC Standard in their assessment. Birds will be assessed according to the degree to which they approach the Description of Perfection and the ideal expression of their colour and variety as set out in the Standard.
  • follow the guidelines set out in the ANBC document “Penalties and Disqualifications”.
  • only apply criteria that are explicitly set out in official ANBC documentation.
  • follow the procedures set down by the ANBC to the best of their ability.

 

  1. Judging appointments

Judges will

  • respond to an invitation to judge at a National Championship Show promptly.
  • arrive at the show venue in a timely manner
  • advise show management immediately of any circumstance that may seem likely to prevent attendance at the show
  • refrain from involvement in any of the exhibition and selection processes of any member body prior to the Show in which they are to officiate.

 

  1. Judges’ responsibilities

Judges must

  • ensure that they are fully up to date in relation to amendments to the Standard and other relevant documentation
  • be prepared to explain to Exhibitors the basis of their decisions
  • participate in any review of judging should such action be deemed necessary
  • participate in all activities organised for judges at the ANBC Championship Show when they are in attendance
  • refrain from public criticism of any member of a Judges Panel at State, National or International (WBO) level

 

  1. Conduct of Judges Meeting Business

 

5.1 Agenda items may be included from:

  • The ANBC from their previous meeting.
  • The ANBC Secretary from current ANBC Agenda.
  • Standards Committee seeking advice from Judges’ Panel on Standards issues.
  • Individuals or small groups from among the members of the panel. The reports of these deliberations are dealt with at subsequent meetings or by voting during the year.
  • Members of the Judges’ Panel on their own behalf.
  • Members present may raise matter from the floor.

 

5.2 Who cannot have matters placed directly on the Judges’ Agenda?

  • Judges Panels of member bodies. (Explanation: National judges are members of the panel in their own right and are not representatives of their local judges. The correct avenue for local Judges Panels to raise matters of concern is through the ANBC who may refer the matter on.)
  • Other affiliated organisations. (Explanation: such organisations may persuade a member of the Judges Panel to raise a matter, but any judge doing so can only speak on their own behalf, and cannot act as representative of the outside body.)

 

5.3 What kinds of matters may be brought forward?

  • Formal motions. These must be framed in precise language and propose a change from the status quo. They can only be dealt with if formally seconded either in writing or at the meeting. When put to the vote the Chairman may cast a deliberative vote, but not a deciding vote, and, in the event of a tie, will declare the motion lost. It would be advisable for such motions to be circulated in writing well in advance to allow careful consideration.
  • Matters for general discussion. These may lead to informal resolution, but cannot go on to become formal motions requiring change to the status quo without advance notice. (Note: not all members of the panel are present at the annual meeting, but all are, nevertheless, entitled to have their opinions heard.)
  • Reports from sub-groups or individuals. Presentation of the outcome of a discussion by a sub-group should include some account of the process used to gain as wide an input as necessary.
  • If a complex matter is to be raised it is desirable for the issues to be circulated in written form well in advance to allow time for exchange of ideas.

 Reviewed 2018 PG