Legal Responsibilities of Voluntary Organisations in New Zealand

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Duties and powers of trustees of charitable trusts, and trustees or officers of charitable trust boards

It’s vital that that all trustees of charitable trusts and all trustees or officers of charitable trust boards understand their duties and responsibilities.

Answer the following questions. 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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As a trustee of a charitable trust, are you familiar with:

  • the management of the trust?
  • the duties of trustees?
  • the powers of trustees?
  • the potential consequences of breaching the trust deed?
  • the rules around paying trustees for their services?

Learn more: Trusts and charitable trust boards
As a trustee or officer of a charitable trust board, are you familiar with:

  • the management of the board?
  • the powers of the trustees or officers?
  • the duties of the trustees or officers?
  • the limitations on boards?
  • the rules for payment of trustees or officers for their services?

Learn more: Trusts and charitable trust boards

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