Section 6: Functions and powers of National Sports Federations

6. Functions and powers of National Sports Federations (1) A National Sports Federation shall, in the discharge of its functions and exercise of its powers— (a) develop, in collaboration with stakeholders concerned, a yearly programme of its activities including, a national championship, ensure its implementation, and carry out a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of that programme; (b) ratify competition results and keep an up to date list of national records; (c) keep an up to date register of its licensees; (d) arrange for insurance cover against accidents for its licensees and officials during competitions and for athletes undergoing training with its national squad; (e) contribute to the setting up of the installations and equipment required for the development of the sport for which it is responsible; (f) ensure that no person actively engaged in politics, coach or athlete sits on its Managing Committee or acts as chairperson of any of its regional sports committees or sports club affiliated with it; (g) ensure that the members of a sports club affiliated with it, and its National Technical Director, adviser, coach and secretary strive to achieve, in line with the Olympic Charter, a harmonious relationship with every public body and all other stakeholders; (h) select the most deserving athletes to represent Mauritius in international competitions on the recommendation of its National Technical Director, National Coach or selection committee, as the case may be; (i) submit any unresolved conflict to the Ombudsperson for Sports or the Tribunal; S27 – 7 [Issue 9] Sports Act (j) ensure the implementation of any sanction imposed by NADO, the International Sports Federation, the Mauritius Olympic Committee or its arbitration committee, or the Tribunal or any other sanction imposed in relation to doping; (k) ensure that every sports club affiliated with it promotes social cohesion by— (i) not using communal words in its appellation; (ii) promoting multiculturalism as one of its objectives; and (iii) providing, in compliance with the Equal Opportunities Act, that no person is discriminated against in relation to membership of its managing committee or of the club; (l) determine the division or league in which a sports club affiliated with it shall, on affiliation, be entered for the purpose of any national competition; (m) be responsible for the implementation of the principles of regionalisation specified in this Act; (n) ensure that relevant stakeholders are adequately represented on its Managing Committee; (o) in collaboration with the Institute, conduct the specialised component of training courses for sports cadres leading to the Brevet d’Etat de Cadre Sportif (BECS) or such other training programme as the Minister may approve; and (p) conduct its activities, and ensure that its regional sports committees and every sports club affiliated with it conduct its activities, in such manner that it does not create any ill feeling towards any section of the community. (2) Every National Sports Federation shall— (a) sign a performance agreement with the Ministry for funds put at its disposal by the Ministry; (b) ensure that all monies, including donations in kind received from the Ministry, any sponsor, its licensees or other sources, are properly reflected in its annual accounts; (c) comply with procedures specified in the guidelines for allocation of financial assistance issued by the Ministry to a National Sports Federation; (d) submi tion of the community. (2) Every National Sports Federation shall— (a) sign a performance agreement with the Ministry for funds put at its disposal by the Ministry; (b) ensure that all monies, including donations in kind received from the Ministry, any sponsor, its licensees or other sources, are properly reflected in its annual accounts; (c) comply with procedures specified in the guidelines for allocation of financial assistance issued by the Ministry to a National Sports Federation; (d) submit a report supported by relevant receipts duly certified by it in respect of funds allocated by the Ministry for activities, not later than one month after completion of the said activity. (3) Article 910 of the Code Civil Mauricien shall not apply to a National Sports Federation. [Issue 9] S27 – 8 Revised Laws of Mauritius (4) A National Sports Federation may— (a) receive assistance for the furtherance of its objects from the Ministry, the Council, its International Sports Federation, the Mauritius Olympic Committee or any other donor or sponsor approved by the Minister; (b) take such disciplinary measure as it may determine against its regional sports committees, a sports club affiliated with it or its licensees; and (c) provide advice and support to a Multisport Organisation in respect of the programme of activities for which the National Sports Federation is responsible.