Where appropriate, AFSA members group into one or more of several industry sectors. Sector (or Association) members meet on a regular basis to discuss areas of common interest, within the limitations imposed by the Competitions Act. Typical programs include market research, sector promotion, workshops, seminars, standards and government liaison regarding trade practices. Prices, market segmentation and wages are not tabled. Each sector appoints a chairperson who represents that sector on the Executive Committee.
Individual sectors, which are allocated a budget according to their needs, are responsible for directing association and AFSA’s activities in such areas as market research, sector promotion, workshops, seminars and government liaison in respect of trade practices, duties and incentives.
Sectors are also encouraged to produce brochures on their activities as a way of making the market aware of their capabilities.
All members are entitled and encouraged to attend any sector meeting.
There are four sectors currently active in AFSA together with two associate bodies. Additional sectors are formed whenever the need arises.