BRANCHES AND SUB-BRANCHES OF OTASA

Eastern Cape: Vera Clark, Keryn Walter
Free State/Northern Cape: Lize Dale, Marinda Immelman
KwaZulu-Natal: Taryn Hulley
Limpopo: Lina Noel
Mpumalanga: Salome van der Merwe
Northern Gauteng: Roanne Muller
North West: Christene Bell
Southern Cape: Natasha Waterson, Deseree van der Vyfer
Southern Gauteng: Jenine Kriel
Western Cape: Fadia Edries

The country is divided into geographical areas defined in the Standing Orders. Each area may have one or more Branches of the Association.

Structure of the Branches:
All members of the Association, who live in a defined area, as well as student members and affiliates, belong to a Branch. The minimum number of ordinary members in any Branch shall be 4 (four) members.

• Branches will carry out the work of the Association within the Area of the Branch, both on behalf of the local members and as requested by OTASA Exco and Council.
• Branches may raise funds as deemed necessary from time to time, according to the Association's Financial Policy.
• Branches will make recommendations to Council regarding the advancement of the Association as a whole.
• Branches will actively recruit students and other prospective members.
• Branches will promote the educational development of all members by offering courses, workshops and seminars, and will liaise actively with training institutions.
• Liaison between Exco and the Branches.
• The Buddy system (as stipulated in the Standing Orders) is in place to promote communication and networking between Exco and the Branches.
• Special Interest Groups: The Branch shall initiate, develop and assist in the maintenance of Special Interest Groups.
• Branches need to submit budgets for planned projects (e.g. pamphlets/promotional items etc.) to the National Treasurer (and OTASA Council).

If you would like to contact a committee member via email please contact the OTASA Office, who will then put you in touch with the respective committee member.