Legal Responsibilities of Voluntary Organisations in New Zealand

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Caring for your premises and environment

Your premises and environment must be safe for people to work and be in and comply with any relevant statutory requirements. This means that, amongst other things, you must:

  • provide access for all people
  • meet and maintain physical standards and bylaws
  • provide a smoke-free workplace
  • obtain any licences or certificates required to be held under the law
  • keep the premises clean and hygienic.

Answer the following questions to find out if your organisation meets or could meet the requirements for a trust or charitable trust board. If you answer any of the questions with “No” or “Unsure”, make it a priority to find out the relevant information as soon as possible.

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/No
Do your building compliance schedules specify procedures for inspections, maintenance and reporting?

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Do your premises have or provide:

  • access for people with disabilities?
  • a current building warrant of fitness?
  • a building consent for any building work?

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Have you and your staff ensured that your organisation:

  • holds regular evacuation drills?
  • provides adequate information, signs and notices about evacuation procedures?

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Does your organisation ensure that it maintains clean and safe premises?

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Do you understand your obligations in relation to smoke-free workplaces?

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Remember to print this checklist out once you’ve completed it.