Most of the time in our grassroots community groups, committee meetings and general meetings run pretty smoothly, and we get away with being fairly informal in the way we manage our meetings. But sometimes it is necessary to formalise proceedings, whether because we...
For any Incorporated Association in Victoria, their Rules of Association are effectively a contract between the association and its members. So it does surprise me how many organisations don’t know what their Rules say; have difficulty producing a copy of their Rules,...
Providing good quality service, support, or other outcomes to our various stakeholders should be at the heart of any organisation’s priorities. Quality Assurance is all about making sure your organisation meets the most basic of minimum standards acceptable in what...
There’s nothing worse than sitting through a poorly-run meeting – it’s a sure fire way to put people off joining your committee. But a well-run, energetic meeting can be inspiring and be motivating to those attending. Firstly, make sure you have a written agenda, so...
Depending upon the nature of your group, a variety of different pieces of legislation will apply. But there are some laws that will usually apply to most groups operating in Victoria. As highlighted in previous articles, the Associations Incorporation Reform Act...
All organisations and committees are different, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question ‘What policies does my organisation need?’ Your committee needs to think about the particular nature of your group and identify what are the likely policies (and...
Community groups sometimes wonder whether or not to become incorporated. There are pros and cons of being incorporated and of being unincorporated, so your group needs to make its own assessment of what is right for it. Some things to consider include: Benefits of...
For community groups in Victoria that are incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (the Act), Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) is the government body that regulates their compliance with the Act. In addition to issuing and receiving the Annual...
Volunteers are vital to the success of any community organisation. In most community groups the governance tasks are carried out by a volunteer committee or board of management. Volunteers sometimes contribute their professional skills to assist with the management...
Great staff are a fantastic asset to any community group that is fortunate enough to have the resources to employ them. They will lighten the load on volunteers and enable the group to achieve things that wouldn’t have been possible without them. But the group needs...
Why does your group exist? What were the reasons or needs that saw it established in the first place? If your group is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic), you will have a Statement of Purposes that is part of your Rules which help...
In Victoria the Association Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) places certain duties on the members of committees (and boards) of organisations incorporated under it: 1. Improper use of information or position – you must not use your position or information gained...
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