Constitution

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Contents

Part 1 – Preliminary

1. Name

2. Objectives

3. Principal activities

4. Definitions

Part 2 – Membership

5. Membership generally

6. Nomination for membership

7. Cessation of membership

8. Membership entitlements not transferable

9. Resignation of membership

10. Register of members

11. Fees and subscriptions

12. Members’ Liabilities

13. Resolution of disputes

14. Disciplining of members

15. Right of appeal of disciplined member

Part 3 – The committee

16. Powers of the committee

17. Composition and membership of committee

18. Election of committee members

19. Secretary

20. Treasurer

21. Casual vacancies

22. Removal of committee members

23. Committee meetings and quorum

24. Delegation by committee to sub-committee

25. Voting and decisions

Part 4 – General meetings

26. Annual general meetings – holding of

27. Annual general meetings – calling of and business at

28. Special general meetings – calling of

29. Notice

30. Quorum for general meetings

31. Presiding member

32. Adjournment

33. Making of decisions

34. Special resolutions

35. Voting

36. Proxy votes not permitted

37. Postal ballots

Part 5 – Chapter meetings

38. Chapters

39. Meetings

40. Minutes and Agendas

41. Funding

Part 6 – Miscellaneous

42. Insurance

43. Funds – source

44. Funds – management

45. Change of name, objects and constitution

46. Custody of books etc

47. Inspection of books etc

48. Service of notices

49. Financial year

Appendix 1 Application for membership of association