Legal Responsibilities of Voluntary Organisations in New Zealand

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Roles and responsibilities of members and officers of incorporated societies

Understanding the roles and responsibilities of members and of the committee and other officers is important to the smooth operation of the society.

Answer the following questions to check whether you know about members’ and officers’ roles and responsibilities. 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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Are you are aware of the functions and powers of:

  • ordinary members?
  • different classes of members?
  • the committee that usually makes day-to-day decisions

Learn more: Incorporated societies

Do you understand the duties and liabilities of officers?

Learn more: Incorporated societies

Do you understand the rules governing payments to members and officers for their services?

Learn more: Incorporated societies

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