ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 1985 - SECT 23A

ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 1985 - SECT 23A

23A—Contents of rules of an incorporated association

        (1)         The rules of an incorporated association—

            (a)         must state the name of the association and set out its objects; and

            (b)         must not contain any provision that is contrary to or inconsistent with this Act; and

            (c)         must contain provisions that, in the opinion of the Commission, deal with the following matters with sufficient particularity and certainty having regard to the nature and objects of the association:

                  (i)         membership in the case of an association that has members;

                  (ii)         the powers, duties and manner of appointment of the committee of the association;

                  (iii)         the appointment of an auditor in the case of an association that is a prescribed association;

                  (v)         the calling of and procedure at general meetings;

                  (vi)         who has the management and control of the funds and other property of the association;

                  (vii)         the powers of the association and by whom and in what manner they may be exercised;

                  (viii)         the manner in which the rules of the association may be altered;

                  (ix)         any other matter prescribed by regulation.

        (2)         This section applies only to rules, or an alteration to rules, submitted to the Commission for registration after the commencement of this section.