General | |
Do you have a copy of your current Club Constitution? | |
Who is your Public Officer? | |
Committee | |
What is the structure of your Committee as per your Constitution? | |
What is the nomination process? | |
Are there any pre-requisites for holding a position? | |
Is there a maximum term for being on the committee? | |
Annual General Meeting | |
What are your rules around notification of the AGM? | |
How do you take nominations for committee positions? | |
Is there a pre-determined date when your AGM needs to be held? | |
What constitutes a quorum at your AGM? | |
What happens if a quorum can't be reached? | |
Who can vote at your AGM? | |
How are committee members/position holders determined at your AGM? | |
Post Annual General Meeting | |
Have you completed the online A12 Association Form with Fair Trading NSW? | |
Are you required to complete any other necessary Association Forms with Fair Trading NSW? | |
General Meetings | |
Is there a specific timeline on when your general meetings should be held? | |
Who has voting rights at general meetings? | |
What constitutes a quorum at general meetings? | |
What happens if a quorum can't be reached? | |
Membership | |
How does someone become a member of your Club? | |
Who keeps the record of membership? | |
Do your members have voting rights at general meetings and the AGM? | |
Life Membership | |
What is the criteria for Life Membership at your club? | |
Who can nominate someone for Life Membership? | |
When can Life Members be accepted by the Club? | |
What vote is required to confirm Life Membership? | |
How to Make Changes | |
Do you know how you can make changes to your Constitution? | |
Do you know how you can change a committee member mid-season? | |
Do you know how you can make changes to a person's membership? |
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