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The structure of the forum was designed to organise and ensure efficient functioning of SARF. The structure consists of the plenary and the Secretariat. The Chairperson is appointed by the Plenary. The Plenary comprises of all SARF members and is the highest decision making body of SARF. The Secretariat is responsible for all logistics and activities of SARF.
SARF Chairperson

The Chairperson and the deputy are appointed for a one-year term of office, which term may be extended. He/She is accountable for presiding over all meetings of the Plenary. In the absence of both Chairperson and the deputy from a meeting, the Plenary at the discrection of members available shall appoint a chairperson for that meeting.

Themba Marasha - SARF Chairperson
SARF Secretariat

The Secretariat provides administrative assistance to SARF. Its main responsibilities are to organise and arrange all meetings of SARF, preparation and distribution of agenda, notice of dates for the quarterly meetings, taking of minutes, circulation of minutes and any other documents, monitor the development of the objectives of the forum and collect and process statistical data of the member organisations. The Secretariat, resides with a member that holds the Chairpersonship. The hosting of meetings is agreed upon and rotates among SARF members.