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Member requests
Member, Director
To call a general meeting or AGM:
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Charity
Director
A charity can apply to be endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) for deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. This allows people who donate money or property to the corporation to claim it on their tax. If you want to apply for DGR status you’ll need to include these rules.
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Member requests
Member
Members of a corporation have certain rights. Knowing what they are puts members in a better position to play an active part in the corporation.
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Member requests
Director
There are different types of rules for a corporation’s internal governance. There are rules that are set in the law and cannot be changed, can be replaced, can be changed and are specific to the corporation.
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Charity
Having a clear purpose that is well understood helps boards and management drive their corporation forward. All of the corporation’s activities should further its purpose either directly or indirectly.
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Induction
Director
Learn how to run a directors' meeting, including having a quorum, selecting a chairperson, declaring conflicts of interest and what to do after the meeting.
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Induction
Director
Members can appoint independent directors to the board if it is in the rule book. An independent director is a director who is not a member. They usually have special skills or knowledge.
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Induction
Not all corporations have a chief executive officer (CEO) but if they do, the CEO is the highest-ranking employee in the organisation. They’re sometimes called a general manager or an executive manager. Directors can hire a CEO to manage day-to-day operations. The board remains responsible for the…
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Induction
Director
CATSI conversations
Inducting and onboarding directors is an essential process for all corporations. Governance experts Jess Bulger…
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Eligibility, Indigeneity, Charity
There are 4 rules that every corporation must have in its rule book.A corporation’s rule book must state:
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Charity
Director
Read through steps on how to draft a rule book for a corporation.
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Deregistration, Charity
A voluntary deregistration is where all members agree to it. In a voluntary deregistration the directors have already completed the work of winding up the affairs of the corporation.
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Indigeneity, Charity
A corporation must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) to be a charity. A corporation that is, or wants to become, a charity must include certain rules in its rule book.
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Induction
Having a good recruitment process will ensure you get the right person for your corporation and have the best resources to achieve your aims.
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Charity, Records
Creditor/funder, Director
Your corporation may have reporting obligations with other regulators and stakeholders such as the examples below.
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Eligibility, Charity
Australian Business NumberOnce your corporation is registered and has been given an Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN), it can apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN).