Governance Checklist

Modified on Wed, 20 Nov at 11:35 PM


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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