Committees and officers

The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 comes into effect in October 2023. Any society that incorporates or reregisters under the new Act must have a governing body (its committee).

• There must be at least 3 people on the committee, and each person on the committee is an officer of the society. The majority of officers on the committee must also be members of the society (or where a corporate body is a member, a representative of that body). Although the new Act doesn’t specifically set out any officer roles, your committee might include roles such as Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary  (or other roles that support the functioning of your society).
• Other people can also be officers even if they’re not part of the elected committee. That includes anyone that holds a position which allows them to exercise significant influence over the management or administration of the society.

Committees

Committees are a vital part of any society. Your committee members - your society’s officers - are chosen by your society to manage, direct and supervise its operations and affairs.

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