Modelrules.docVIP

V6 Model rules 1 Interpretation (1) In these rules— Act means the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. present— (a) at a management committee meeting, see rule 23(6); or (b) at a general meeting, see rule 37(2). (2) A word or expression that is not defined in these model rules, but is defined in the Act has, if the context permits, the meaning given by the Act. 2 Name The name of the incorporated association is [to be completed] (the association). 3 Objects The objects of the association are— [the objects should be stated fully] 4 Powers (1) The association has the powers of an individual. (2) The association may, for example— (a) enter into contracts; and (b) acquire, hold, deal with and dispose of property; and (c) make charges for services and facilities it supplies; and (d) do other things necessary or convenient to be done in carrying out its affairs. (3) The association may take over the funds and other assets and liabilities of the present unincorporated association known as the [to be completed] (the unincorporated association). (4) The association may also issue secured and unsecured notes, debentures and debenture stock for the association. 5 Classes of members (1) The membership of the association consists of ordinary members, and any of the following classes of members— [the names of the classes (if any) should be stated fully] (2) The number of ordinary members is unlimited. 6 Automatic membership A person who, on the day the association is incorporated, was a member of the unincorporated association and who, on or before a day fixed by the management committee, agrees in writing to become a member of the incorporated association, must be admitted by the management committee— (a) to the equivalent class of membership of the association as the member held in the unincorporated association; or (b) if there is no equivalent class of membership—as an ordinary member. 7 New membership (1) An applicant for membership of the association must be proposed by 1