ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 1991 - SECT 38 Change of name
ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 1991 - SECT 38
Change of name(1) An incorporated association may, by special resolution, resolve to apply to the registrar-general for approval to adopt a new name.
(2) An application must include a declaration by at least 2 members of the committee of the association to the effect that a special resolution referred to in subsection (1) was duly passed by the association.
Note If a form is approved under s 126 (Approved forms) for an application, the form must be used.
(3) If the new name has been reserved for the association in accordance with section 37 and the registrar-general approves the adoption of the new name by the association, the registrar-general must issue to the association a certificate of incorporation under the new name.