TANZANIA ASSOCIATION OF TOUR OPERATORS (TATO)
MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT TATO OFFICE
ON 27TH FEBRUARY, 2014.
PRESENT
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Mr. Wilbard Chambulo
Mrs Vesna Glamocanin Tibaijuka
Mrs. Maria Strauss
Mr. Zuher Fazal
Mr. Hussein N. Hussein
Mr. Sam Diah
Mr. Alex Lemunge
Mr. Sirili Akko
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Chairman
Treasurer
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Ag. E/Secretary
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Executive Secretary, TCT
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Management Staff/Secretary
INVITED
1. Mr. Richard Rugimbana
SECRETARIAT
1. Mrs E.H. Urio
PREAMBLE
TATO Acting Executive Secretary welcomed Mr. Rugimbana and gave an introduction to all
present. He informed that Mr. Rugimbana was invited to attend the meeting to clarify increasing
concerns of potential conflict of interest between TCT membership specifically conflicting
position on hunting provided the current escalating poaching situation in the country.
Mr. Rugimbana thanked the Council for taking the right step of seeking clarification from him at
and informed that the roles and objectives of the Tanzania Confederation of Tourism among
others is to:
1. Objectively represents the various members of TCT as a collective voice for the travel
and tourism industry.
2. Strengthen and support objectives of various travel and tourism association
3. Act as a platform for generation and exchange of ideas by the members of TCT with the
objective of improving the status of the travel and tourism business in Tanzania.
4. Create opportunities for open dialogue with the Government and other relevant
organizations with the view of identifying critical issues besetting the travel and tourism
industry and their possible remedies.
5. Advice the Government on tourism issues relating to fiscal, legislative, regulations
regarding standards, environmental, infrastructure, taxation, institutional development
and strengthening favourable to sustainable tourism business as defined by the National
Tourism Policy, and other legal instruments related to the travel and tourism industry.
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On the issue of how members are elected in TCT Governing Council, he said that, all
Membership Associations are allowed to send the names of their representatives and the
appointment is for three years.
Regarding Mr. Kabendera who is still the Vice Chairman of TCT while he is no longer a TATO
Chairman, Mr. Rugimbana elaborated by saying that TCT Constitution is silent on this issue. He
informed that it is the first time TCT found itself in this situation and the issue will be tabled at
the forthcoming Governing Council Meeting to see how the clause will be incorporated in the
Constitution. He insisted that this will be a constitutional way to avoid further conflicts of the
same nature in the future.
Executive Secretary of TCT also clearly pointed out that TCT is responsible for footing the bills
of its officials including the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and treasurer who are from
Governing Council so long as they are on TCT work.
Regarding the conflict of interest between Hunter and Tour Operator, the Council expressed the
discontent with TCT membership, specifically the presence of two antagonistic interests of
associations of Hunters and Tour Operators.
After lengthy explanations and debate TCT Executive Secretary requested for time to work on
these issues and demanded calmness of both sides. He further requested TATO to refrain from
using media in the same regard.
On letter written by Tanzania Professional Hunters Association (TPHA) Chairperson Mr.
Mohsin M. Abdallah which propose significant increase of park fees with the aim of adding
more money in Government coffers which according to him will be used for conservation,
Executive Secretary of TCT also requested to be given time to address the matter. He insisted
that the letter was written to TCT and TATO should wait on how TCT will handle the matter.
TATO Chairman thanked Mr. Rugimbana for coming and the elaborations he made before
wishing a pleasant and safe trip back to Dar es Salaam.
MIN. 1.0 OPENING OF THE MEETING
Acting TATO Executive Secretary declared that quorum is obtained, invited the Chairman
to open the meeting. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11.35 a.m and called upon
the Acting Executive Secretary to read the Notice calling the meeting.
MIN 2.0:
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
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Mr. Peter Lindstrom
Ms Rahma Adam
Mr. David Kizito
Mr. Leopold Kabendera
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Vice Chairman
Councillor
Councillor
Ex. Chairman
MIN. 3.0
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The following agenda were adopted:
AGENDA
1. Opening of the Meeting
2. Apologies for Absence
3 Adoption of the Agenda
4. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Meeting held on 23rd January, 2014
5. Matters arising there-from.
6. Secretary's Report
7. Treasurer's Report
8. Report from the Sub-committees
9. Any Other Business
10. Dates of the next Council Meeting
11. Closing of the Meeting.
MIN. 4.0
AGREED:
CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
That Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 23rd January, 2014 was signed on
condition that the following corrections be made:Min. 5.3 the name of “Mr. Zuheri Fazal” to read “Mr. Zuher Fazal” and Min. 9.6
“Mrs Vesma Tibaijuka” to read “Vesna Tibaijuka”.
MIN. 5.0
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF 23.01.2014 MEETING
MIN. 5.1.
EVALUATION OF TATO STRATEGIC PLAN 2008 – 2012 (MIN.5.2)
INFORMED: That the Secretariat will soon re-advertise the Consultancy work for the
Evaluation of TATO Strategic Plan to be implemented after the approval of 2014
Budget.
DIRECTED: That re-advertisement be done without delay after budget approval.
MIN.5.2.
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE SEMINAR (MIN. 5.3)
REPORTED: That the Secretariat produced a copy of the letter requesting for a Seminar to
Councillor Mr. Zuher Fazal.
INFORMED: That Mr. Fazal and the Secretariat will continue to make a follow-up.
MIN.5.3.
EAC TOURISM AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MEETING (MIN.5.4)
NOTED:
That the Ministers responsible for Tourism, Wildlife and EAC Affairs from Tanzania,
Kenya and Uganda met at the EAC headquarters in Arusha on 17 to 21 February, 2014 to
resolve issues impacting tour operations in the three Partner States.
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MIN. 5.4.
LAND FOR TATO OFFICE (MIN. 5.5)
REPORTED: That TATO Councilor Mr. Zuher Fazal will update the Council on any progress
on this matter.
AGREED:
That as the land is yet to be obtained, the Secretariat with the support of Mr. Fazal
will continue to make a follow-up.
MIN.5.5.
MEDIA NEWS FLASH TO MEMBERS (MIN. 5.7.1)
NOTED:
The Council noted that Media News Flash will be done at least three times a
week.
MIN. 5.6.
TATO TWIGA TIMES (MIN. 5.7.2)
INFORMED: That Editor and producer of Twiga Times have been informed on Council
decision that electronic version of Twiga Times should be accessible on TATO
website and send to all Members and related institutions electronically.
MIN. 5.7.
PER DIUM RATES FOR COUNCILS AND STAFF ATTENDING
MEETINGS (MIN. 6.3)
(i)
TABLED:
INTERNATION RATES
The Secretariat tabled the following rates for International Travels:
1. Training US $ ........................................................................336
2. Sponsored training US $ 126 (30% of the full amount of per diem)
3. Non subsidized trips US $ 420, Euro 325, British Pounds 225(plus incidental
and transit (if applicable)
4. Incidentals 20% increment
5. Transit Rate 50% increment (six hours and more).
The rates based on Government rates.
AGREED:
That more research be made as the rates defer from country to country or
rather continent to continent.
AGREED: That as Mr. Alex Lemunge is preparing for safari to South Africa was
FURTHER: requested to look for his reasonable rates of per diem and present it to Treasurer
for payment.
(ii)
AGREED:
LOCAL RATES
- Councilors overnight allowance of 200,000 Tzs in addition to their
accommodation.
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- Staff overnight allowance for their travel to Dar is 200,000 Tzs and inclusive
of accommodation.
Always an invitation letter and must be attached when requesting for allowance.
MIN. 5.8.
DONATION OF 15 NEW MOTOR CYCLES TO ARUSHA RPC (MIN. 6.4)
NOTED:
That due to work load which lead to unavailability of Honorable Mr. Magesa
Mullongo, the Arusha Regional Commissioner the Motor Cycles are yet to be
handed over to RPC. They will be handed over as soon as he is available.
MIN. 5.9.
RENOVATION AND FULL FURNISH OF TOURISM POLICE UNIT OFFICE
(MIN. 6.5)
REPORTED: That TATO delegation visited the said offices on 3rd February, 2014 and briefly
met with the Police Officers in-charge. The delegation witnessed the appalling
situation and the current status of the office. In summary the office does not have
any office status leave alone diplomatic or tourism status. TATO delegation
promised to seek the Council approval to build the Unit offices and the Regional
Police Commander provided the land for the purpose. The work is yet to start
pending Council resolution.
AGREED:
That office be built and engraved the words which shows that the office is built by
TATO as one of its social corporate responsibility or any other relevant words of
the same nature. Also agreed that Mr. Fazal will deal with drawings on behalf of
TATO. It was suggested that RPC be requested to allow TATO to place
welcoming desk in the office.
AGREED That TATO will facilitate selected few Police Staff to learn diplomacy in
FURTHER: the recognised institutions for smoothening handling of Tourists cases.
However, it was advised that contract must be signed between TATO and IGP that
the trained staff will not be transferred every now so as to avoid having untrained
police staff at the Tourism Police Unit Office .
Mr. Zuher Fazal and TATO Acting Executive Secretary to make a follow-up on
this matter.
MINI. 5.10 TATO TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE AT KIA
PROPOSED: That TATO to open information centre at Kilimanjaro International Airport for
the best interest of members’ clients. It was agreed that Mr. Fazal being in-charge
of TATO Public Relation and Executive Secretary to meet Airport Officials and
come out with any possibility on this matter.
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MIN. 5.11.
OUTSTANDING PAYMENT OF OCTOBER, 2013 REMUNERATION
OF US $ 3,500 TO MR. AKUNAAY (MIN. 6.6)
INFORMED: That letter ref. M.23/1 dated 24th January, 2014 was written to Mr. Akunaay
informing on Council stance regarding handover of the office and Special Audit
Report.
TABLED:
Reply letter from Mr. Akunaay was tabled at the Meeting for Council advice and
direction.
RESOLVED: That payment will only be effected when the office is handed over.
MIN. 5.12
ENGAGEMENT OF MARO & COMPANY, ADVOCATES AS TATO
LEGAL ADVISOR.
DIRECTED: The Secretariat was directed to pay Maro & Company Advocates the first
instalment of US $ 6000 being advance for six months with immediate effect as of
1st February, 2014.
MIN. 5.13
REFUND PAYMENT TO LEOPARD TOURS
DIRECTED That amount of TShs. 2,300,000 be paid to Leopard Tours being refund for
payment made on behalf of TATO by Leopard Tours to Ministry of Livestock and
Fisheries Government Officials to refund their cost which was incurred in the
cause of preparation of the Animal March which were Nationally to be held in
Arusha coinciding with TATO event on Animal World day. This was meant to
give a way to TATO organized International March for Elephant held on the same
day. This was done after meetings held between Government Officials and
TATO Council Officials under guidance of Honorable Magesa Mulongo, Arusha
Regional Commissioner. Also Tshs 1,280,000 or US $ 800 being payment made
by Leopard Tours on behalf of TATO to facilitate chartered flight to bring
Honourable Ambassador Sued Khamis Kagasheki, Minister for Natural Resources
and Tourism to grace Arusha International Elephant March day on 4th October,
2013.
MIN. 5.14.
2014 NEW MEMBERSHIP FEE (MIN. 7.1)
INFORMED: That some of the members have opposed on the new fees. Majority of TATO
members are paying and are comfortable after the explanations sent out to them.
However, few members who are not happy have expressed intention to call for an
Extraordinary Annual General meeting.
AGREED:
That the issue will be discussed at the coming Annual General Meeting and
presentation be prepared professionally on the achievement which has been done
so far in order to thoroughly educate members why increment on fees.
FURTHER
The convenient dates be booked for the Extra-Ordinary Meeting as per request of
few members.
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AGREED:
MIN. 5.15.
Also trustees who have clearly expressed disapproval on the increment be
informed accordingly.
TWIGA TIMES SPECIAL ISSUE FOR FUNDING CONSERVATION
PROJECTS (MIN. 7.4)
REPORTED: That following the Council decision to subsidize the rate of advertising in the
forthcoming issue of Twiga Times a resource for Conservation of Elephants in
Tanzania and express significantly the strength of tour operators support of antipoaching and conservation efforts, the rates was as follows:
Full page...............................US $ 500
Half-page..............................US $ 300
Quarter page......................... US $ 200
This is only special for Twiga Times Volume 27.
DIRECTED: That all Twiga Times be circulated to members and other institutions
immediately.
MIN. 5.16.
REPORT ON MOUNTAIN CLIMBING (MIN. 8.1)
NOTED:
That there was no report from the appointed Committee.
MIN. 5.17.
TATO MEMBERSHIP ANTI-POACHING AWARESS INITIATIVES
NOTED:
MIN.5.18.
REPORTED:
The presentation regarding anti poaching crisis and New Elephant Census
based on Selous - Mikumi and Ruaha - Rungwa ecosystems by Dr. Kohi from
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) was held on 13th February,
2014 at the Arusha Hotel. The Arusha Community overwhelmingly supports
TATO Conservation initiatives; one of the indicators being attendance of TATO
organized sessions.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS (MIN. 9.5)
That TATO members’ participation in the International Trade Fairs through
TTB will assist members to advertize their products abroad. Twiga Times will
continue being sent to the major trade fairs globally to market members who
are unable to attend.
For future International Trade fairs TATO will look into possibility to make
communication with international Airlines to obtain rebate rates for members
who will be attending the Tourism Trade Fairs.
DIRECTED: That TATO staff should be attending the major International Tourism Trade Fairs
not only to showcase TATO but also to provide any necessary support to
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attending membership. Further agreed that TATO logo be used parallel to TTB’s
on Tanzania Booth.
MIN. 5.19.
PREPARATIONS OF 2014 KARIBU FAIR. (MIN. 9.6)
REPORTED: That meeting to discuss and update on preparation of the forthcoming Karibu Fair
was held on 24th January, 2014 on the guide of the Chairlady Mrs Vesna
Glamocanin Tibaijuka. The Committee found it wise to work towards making
TATO free of hiring tents every year for Karibu Travel and Tourism fair. The
essence is for Karibu Fair to own the tents to solve the problem of looking for
suppliers every year. With the Council approval the Committee can go ahead
looking for supplier who will supply on ‘supply, maintain and store’ basis for
TATO.
AGREED:
To negotiate with the seller to know the rates and structure of the tents. (Messrs
Fazal, Sam Diah and Mrs Vesna Tiabaijuka) to make a follow-up.
AGREED:
FURTHER
That Mr. Sam Diah and Mrs Vesna Tibaijuka sort out the easy way of payment
for Karibu Fair.
MIN. 6.0.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MIN. 6.1.
SADC SECRETARIAT MEETING TO BE HELD ON 10 – 14 MARCH,
2014 IN HOHANNESBURG
AGREED:
It was agreed that Mr. Alex Lemunge who will attend the meeting will find the
cost of travelling to South Africa and furnish the Secretariat for payment
processing for him.
MIN. 6.2
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT 2014
NOTED:
That, as on 25th February, 2014 payment was as follows:
Category “A”.................18
Category “B”..................51
Hotel................................ 6
Airlines.............................1
Affiliate ............................0
AGREED:
TOTAL...........................76
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That as majority of membership have shown willingness of payment, the issue of
raise of 2014 will be discussed in the called extra ordinary meeting which is yet to
be convened.
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MIN. 6.3.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
TABLED:
Membership application of the following are tendered for consideration
1. Fikiria Tanzania Safari Ltd
2. Benson Safaris (T) Ltd
3. Northern Circuit Adventure Ltd
NOTED:
That all have attached TTLB (TALA) receipts and paid 2014 subscriptions.
GRANTED: All application was granted membership on condition that all General
Managers/Managing Director of the companies which recommend the applicants
write their full names.
AGREED:
That TALA License should not be pre-requisite for TATO membership
applications at least for first year of application as Association Membership
(TATO in this case) is becoming pre-requisite for granting of the license.
MIN. 6.4.
MEETING REPORTS
MIN. 6.4.1.
Tourism Task Force (Tanzania National Business Council) held in Dar es
Salaam on 13th February 2014 and on 22nd February 2014
INFORMED: That the purpose of the Task Force is to prepare the Demand Note which will be
presented to the President of United Republic of Tanzania during the forthcoming
TNBC’s meeting to be held in late March 2014.
During the last TNBC Meeting the H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete a chairman of
TNBC requested the Tourism private stakeholders to bring him the quick wins/
recommendations which they believe if implemented will boost the growth of
tourism industry in terms of its contribution to the National economy, increase in
the number of tourists inflow and increase in involvement of locals in the tourism
business.
The process of preparing this demand note is ongoing and several brainstorming
sessions of the task force are being held and the final document will be shared.
TATO has been given seat in this task force and currently TATO Chairman and
Project Officer have been attending the preparatory meetings towards preparing
the demand note to be tabled to the President.
MIN. 6.4.2.
The meeting between The Republic of Kenya, The United Republic of
Tanzania and The Republic of Uganda on issues in Tourism and Wildlife
Management held in Arusha from 17th to 20th February 2014.
INFORMED:That the trilateral meeting was organized by the EAC Secretariat in order to
resolve some of the accusations raised by the partner states to each other.
Kenya and Uganda were accusing Tanzania for restricting Kenya and Uganda
Tourists registered vehicles to operate in Tanzania.
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Tanzania through its delegation put it clear that the country has not restricted any of
the member state to operate in Tanzania but the condition is whoever wants to do so
have to follow the Tanzania laws and Regulations which requires the company to be
fully registered in United Republic of Tanzania under Tourism Act of 2008.
It was also noted under East Africa Common Market Protocol, the position of
Tanzania was clearly from the beginning that on areas of tour operations and tour
guiding, the laws of the land will be used until when the harmonization of laws,
licensing fees and procedures have been done between all partner states. Therefore
it was clear that Tanzania has not breach any of the EAC Agreement as far as the
EAC Common Market protocol is concerned.
After long deliberations finally the meeting resolved that ‘the status call remains the
same’ that the bilateral Agreement between Kenya and Tanzania of 1985 prevails
where the tourists will be exchanged at the nearby border towns/cities. Uganda was
also advised to develop the same bilateral agreement with both Kenya and
Tanzania.
It was also agreed that the partner states will meet after six (6) months to discuss on
improving the bilateral agreement.
TATO was represented by its Public Relation Sub-committee Chairman and TATO
Project Officer.
MIN. 6.4.3. TPSF- FISCAL REFORM 2014 -2015 CONSULTATIVE MEETING
NOTED:
The Council noted that the meeting was held on 21st February, 2014 at the TPSF Office
Premises.
The meeting resolved that areas which will be of interests to all sectors (cross cutting)
such as VAT to be given priority.
It was learnt that the current decisions / resolutions may not affect forthcoming 2014
budget as in most cases it seems the Government officially are already determined and
committed towards doing whatever they have decided regardless. However, it was agreed
to keep on lobbying and working towards making sure private sector interest is taken into
consideration.
On Big Results Now (BRN) Labs, it was agreed that because the team will not be working
on Saturday, Private sector can use the Saturdays for doing brief meeting with their
representatives. TPSF will co-ordinate.
TPSF Secretariat will advise for binding confidentiality clause on BRN labs so that it can
allow flexibility with consultation of the relevant office.
Agreed that Private sector will have one document which will consolidate all issues from
the sector through various departments, and TPSF will demand the feedback from TNBC
on private sector submitted issues.
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The meeting proposed that the strengthening of the Private Sector in the think tank and if
possible meeting the relevant ministers before. The TPSF was also left with the
responsibility of making the modalities which will think tanks effective and efficient.
MIN. 6.4.4
NOTED:
MIN.6.4.5.
NOTED:
Meeting with EAC Business Council Delegation
That on 12/02/2014 Mr. Andrew Luzze Kagwa (Executive Director), Mr. Adrian Njau
(Trade Economist) and Ms Lilian Awinja (Membership development Manager) paid a
courtesy visit to TATO office. They explained the importance of TATO joined the EAC
Business Council to champion regional agenda on creating conducive business
environment. The membership subscription is USD 1000 per year.
Meeting with Ms. Fiona Ngesa Assistant Regional Marketing Manager of Kenya
Tourism Board
The meeting was held on 6th February 2014 at the Kibo Palace Hotel. The meeting was
more of brief experience sharing. The resolution was for both TATO and KTB to focus on
things which unite East Africans as they will need less energy, specifically on Domestic
Regional Tourism.
KTB reaffirms its commitment on participating Karibu Fair.
MIN. 6.4.6.
Meeting with Hon. Mr Leonidas Gama, Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner
NOTED:
This meeting was convened on 19th February 2014 at His office in Kilimanjaro. Meeting
was attended by Ag. Executive Secretary, Mr. Sirili Akko and TATO Chairman, Mr.
Wilbard Chambulo. In nutshell the reason was to address the forthcoming threat of
Porter’s boycott following the fact that some companies are not paying the Government
Proposed rates of USD 10. RC formed task force of twenty people with terms of
reference and Mr. Akko as Secretary of the task force. TATO Chairman agreed that some
cost will be borne by TATO, RC directed that the remaining part of the cost be taken care
by KINAPA.
RESOLVED: TATO will pay for the meeting venue, refreshments and meals.
RESLOVED: That TATO is on agreement with the proposed amount of US $ 10 for porters according
FURTHER
to the Government laws of 2009.
MIN.6.4.7
TATO PROMOTION DOCUMENTS
AGREED:
That Treasurer and the Secretariat will come out with the solution of how to
improve and production of the following:
MIN. 7.0.
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Membership Certificate
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TATO Web page layout
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TATO Sticker
FINANCIAL REPORT
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MIN. 7.1.
BANK BALANCE
NOTED:
That Bank Balance as at 26th February, 2014 stood at:
Foreign currency A/C………………………US $ 116,784.54
Fixed Deposit A/C………………………….US $
28,467.41
TOTAL ……………………………………..US $ 145,251.95
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Local A/C………………………………….TShs. 8,660,405.91
MIN. 7.2.
BANK SIGNATORIES
PROPOSED:
That one of Management Staff be one of TATO Bank Signatories.
AGREED:
That Mr. Sirili Akko, Acting Executive Secretary be one of the signatories and
his particulars be presented to the Bank.
So Bank signatories will be as follows:
1. Mr. Wilbard Chambulo
2. Mrs Vesna G. Tibaijuka
3. Mr. Sirili Akko
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Charman
Tareasurer
Acting Executive Secretary.
MIN. 7.3.
BUDGET FOR 2014 (MIN. 7.2)
TABLED:
The Treasurer tabled Budget Estimate for FY 2014
NOTED:
Projected Income: TShs. 397,928,000=
AGREED:
That Councillors will study the tabled Budget and will exchange their opinions
through e-mails.
APPROVED: While Council examining the budget the Secretariat was allowed to expense
TATO activities from the amount of Tshs. 397,928,000 which was tabled at the
meeting.
MIN. 7.3.
STAFF SALARY
TABLED:
The Treasurer tabled the proposed Staff salary as from 1st January, 2014.
(Copy attached).
DIRECTED: That TATO Acting Executive Secretary was directed to monitor and report on Staff
performance.
MIN. 8.0
REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEES
There was no report.
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MIN. 9.0.
TATO CONSERVATION SUPPORT
INFOMED:
That TATO Conservation Support Committee has proposed to do the following activities
in the near future:-
 Tato anti-poaching song at the rate of US $ 975 including recording and
payment/expenses for all musicians with rights handed to tato. Before
recording lyrics and demo to be presented to the committee for test-listening.
Contract with conditions/obligations to be drawn with payment plan for TATO
chairman/council /committee approval
 Photo competition - further promotion
 Possible printing of new modern Tshirts with new image of angry elephant,
angry lion, angry rhino, angry cheetah – with Quote from Mwalimu Nyerere
or only 'save elephants/lions/rhinos/cheetahs or wildlife NOW'
 Karibu Fair - to organize 2day programme with conservation theme
 Children education with short movies in English and Swahili - on Saturday and
Sunday ; TANAPA & NCAA to bring rangers ( introduce profession 'ranger')
and models of for example the crater, Kilimanjaro etc to make it more
interesting.
MIN.10.0.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS (AOB)
REPORTED: That Mr. Mohsin Abdalah being owner of the Kigoma Hiltop which is TATO
member has clearly contravenes TATO general membership interests by the
proposal he made to TCT specifically on park fees.
NOTED:
That the proposal will have wider impact to all the stakeholders and significantly
contribute towards making destination Tanzania expensive and uncompetitive in
comparison to other destinations offering the same products in Africa and
elsewhere.
RESOLVED: Council unanimously agreed to forfeit membership of his companies with TATO
on grounds that he works against the interest of general membership.
DIRECTED: That Secretariat to consult TATO lawyer for any legal implications of this
decision before implementing the resolution.
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MIN. 11.0.
DATE OF THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
AGREED:
27th March, 2014.
MIN. 11.00
CLOSING OF THE MEETING
The Chairman adjourned meeting at 2.45 p.m.
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CHAIRMAN
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SECRETARY
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