The recent re-structure of the Kart Industry Association of Australia (KIAA) represents a significant turning point in Australian Karting, particularly as the Australian Karting Association (AKA) heads towards a professionalised Governance model.
The role of the Kart Industry Association of Australia in the day-to-day operation of Karting is to provide a voice for all quarters of the industry at the administrative level and protect the interests of Karters when it comes to decision making processes.
KIAA has been set up to be an egalitarian organisation – whereby each member will have an equal vote regardless of their standing in the industry and all major players have agreed that individual class or dealer politics will not cloud the operation of the Association.
It is KIAA’s aim to be the peak representative body for the Australian Karting industry and under the Governance structure, is in line to hold a seat on the revised board of the AKA. The weekend racer can derive significant benefit from the effective implementation of KIAA’s charter, says President, Edward Hauswirth.
“The Kart Industry Association of Australia is as much about protecting the interests of Kart racers as it is the industry at large,” he explained. “KIAA will allow Karters to express their concerns about some aspect of Karting (surrounding an industry matter) to their dealer, who can then bring it to KIAA’s attention. If the matter needs to be taken to the AKA, a vote will be distributed among the KIAA members and their majority on the issue will be carried forward. KIAA aims to ensure that any decisions made relating to technical issues at an AKA level are made with the long-term benefit and continued affordability of the sport in mind.”
It is envisaged that a Karting business displaying the KIAA logo will represent a signal of quality and trust to a karter and industry members are encouraged to be actively involved in the Association.
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