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An incorporated association’s rules should be clear and help the association be inclusive, fair and open with its members. The rules bind all members.
The rules must include information about:
- the name of the association and set out its objectives
- membership (where the association has members)
- powers, duties and committee appointments
- appointing an auditor (if the association is a prescribed association)
- procedures for general meetings
- managing funds and property
- appointing a public officer
- dispute resolution
- how the association may be wound up
- distributing any surplus assets upon winding up.
The rules must not contain any provision that is inconsistent or contrary to the Associations Incorporation Act 1985.
Changing the rules
You should first check the rules of the association to see how they can be altered. If there is no information about this in the rules, a special resolution can make the change.
If you want to change the name of the association, it must not violate the Restricted and Undesirable names direction.
Accessing registered rules
Anybody can request the rules of an association. There are associated costs.
Contact CBS Associations and Cooperatives
Email: associations@sa.gov.au
Phone: 131 882
Post:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
You can also book an appointment with the Associations Team for further assistance.
