The purpose of the committee is to advise the owners or their agents on the management of the caves for cavers. The committee will develop policies relating to conservation, research and access.

The committee will assist these functions by:

a.    Implementing policies which are in the best interests of the conservation of the caves.

b.    Regularly reviewing the constitution and modifying it subject to a two thirds majority agreement at a committee meeting when such possibilities have been indicated by agenda.

c.    Encouraging and monitoring research within the caves.

d.    Furthering the discovery and exploration of new parts of the caves, by promoting projects and co-ordinating information.

e.    Administering access to the caves for cavers to promote conservation.

f.     Liaising with other interested bodies and organisations.

g.    Instituting a system of Wardens.

The committee shall consist of:-

The Managing Director of Dan yr Ogof Company/ies and 2 representatives of the owner.

2 representatives of Brecon Beacons National Park.

2 representatives of the Countryside Council For Wales.

4 cavers with a proven interest in Dan yr Ogof, and others who may be co-opted by the committee for specific tasks.

1 representative of Cambrian Caving Council.

1 representative of South Wales Caving Club.

They shall be referred to as “Members”.

These will be made at the annual meeting for a period of 2 years. Appointments will be made by a simple majority vote of Wardens present at the meeting. Before being eligible for election the committee must be satisfied that candidates have:

an active interest in the caves

at least 5 years caving experience.

If an individual member fails to attend 2 consecutive meetings of the committee without due cause or the consent of the committee then that member shall cease to be a member. If at any time it is the opinion of the committee that an individual member is no longer fit to remain on the committee then he/she may be removed by a simple majority vote at a meeting called for the purpose of considering the matter.

 3.0             Wardens

Wardens shall be understood to have responsibility for the conservation of the caves in so much as they have a duty to:

a.    Act in accordance with the rules and policies set out by the Committee

b.    Monitor the actions of cavers and advise them on ways of minimising damage to the caves

c.    Provide information back to the Committee after each trip.

4.0             Finance

4.1    The committee will seek to raise funds to cover the costs of administration, the conservation plan, fixed aids and materials.

4.2    The committee will establish a financial account in its name to be managed by the treasurer, who will prepare annual accounts of income and expenditure, which will be included in the annual report.

The Cave Advisory Committee may be dissolved by a two thirds majority vote of the committee at a meeting called for that specific purpose.

In the event of dissolution the assets of the organisation shall be vested in the Cambrian Caving Council.

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