•  SECG is the Scottish Export Clubs Group, comprising one representative from each region in Scotland
  
  
• The central administration of SECG is provided by the Executive Co-ordinator, a role filled by someone with first-hand and active experience in International trading.
  
  
• The SECG Management Committee is appointed at the annual conference, and is drawn from the private sector.
  
  
• Information and concerns on export related matters and practice, advised by Clubs and members, is considered by SECG and, when appropriate, is advised on through SDI, thus fulfilling a ‘lobbying’ role on behalf of Clubs and members.
  
• SECG is responsible for the group Web-site, and negotiating its continued funding through sponsorship. SECG is always interested in ‘news’ of Club and members successes and activities. News stories and photographs should be sent to the Executive Co-ordinator, who is the Webmaster.
  
  
• New Export Clubs will be encouraged to seek affiliation to SECG.
  
  
• SECG can assist in identifying good speakers and topics.
  
  
• The Executive Co-ordinator will visit all Clubs at least once each year, and advise on Best Practice.
  
  
• SECG will provide an information pack to facilitate the formation of a new Export Club, and will also provide guidance on forming a steering committee for the formation of the new Club.
  
  
• SECG will seek to improve ties, and improve communications, between all Clubs in Scotland.
  
  
• The Executive Co-ordinator will organise the annual Chairman’s conference, and the annual secretaries’ / co-ordinator’s meeting to discuss programme topics and speakers.
  
  
• SECG wishes to ensure professionalism and high standards. These guidelines have been developed to assist in this process.
   

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