Society Member and Governing Body Compliance Guide
Maintain member registers, meetings, elections and resolutions.
Maintain member registers, meetings, elections and resolutions. Use the sections below to understand the practical decisions, records and compliance points before taking action.
Read the MOA and rules
Map membership classes, subscriptions, voting, quorum, governing-body tenure, elections and office-bearer powers.
Maintain the member register
Record admissions, cessations, addresses, subscriptions, voting status and supporting applications.
Plan governing-body meetings
Preserve notices, agendas, attendance, minutes, resolutions and conflict disclosures.
Document elections
Keep election notice, eligible voter list, nominations, scrutiny, voting result and handover records.
Track changes
Office bearers, registered office, name, objects and rules may require registrar action.
Reconcile annual disclosures
Ensure member and governing-body data agrees with prior and current registrar filings.
Official References
Rules and portal requirements can change. Review the current official material relevant to the proposed company.
This article provides general information and is not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice. Applicability should be reviewed for the proposed entity and current law.