Governance

Should committee minutes be provided to the entire membership?

I have received this question from Peter in the UK. Does the management committee of a sporting club have to LEGALLY provide a copy of

Postal Voting – who can vote

This question was received from Ken in Australia. Incorporated Not-for-profit Assoc in South Australia. Definition of Voting: All members eligible for voting at a general

Can staff vote in an incorporated organisation

This question has been received from Alice in New Zealand: There are several paid staff in our incorporated society, some of whom attended the AGM.

No-one willing to serve on the committee – what do we do?

This question has been received from Alice in New Zealand. The incorporated society I’m involved with is run by a manager and committee. For a

The role of the treasurer

I have received this question from Stephanie in the Solomon Islands. What are the roles for treasurer for clubs and societies? The treasurer’s role is

Are there special protocols for Zoom meetings?

I received this question from Andrew in Hong Kong: I work in a social service organization. Due to the outspread of the COVID-19, most of

Pedantic people changing the minutes – what can you do?

I received this question from Cheryl in Adelaide. What can one do if the Treasurer of the board is constantly revising the minutes that have

Secretary (or any office bearer) resigns early – what to do?

I received this question from Alan in Australia: What is the correct procedure, when the secretary resigns early in the term? If the Secretary (or

How do you amend minutes that have already been approved?

I received this question from Robyn in Australia: I am a Secretary of an incorporated non-profit body. If there are corrections to the minutes, duly

How much notice is required for an extraordinary meeting?

How much notice would a voluntary organisation need to give our members of an extraordinary meeting to be held to stand down two executives who

Should committee minutes be provided to the entire membership?

Postal Voting – who can vote

Can staff vote in an incorporated organisation

No-one willing to serve on the committee – what do we do?

The role of the treasurer

Are there special protocols for Zoom meetings?

Pedantic people changing the minutes – what can you do?

Secretary (or any office bearer) resigns early – what to do?

How do you amend minutes that have already been approved?

How much notice is required for an extraordinary meeting?

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