Alterations - Revision history

Kerry McSaveney at 08:19, 16 February 2026

2026-02-16T08:19:36Z

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	==Amending this constitution==		==Amending this constitution==
	#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.		#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.
	#~~{{Edit}}~~No addition to, deletion from or alteration of the organisation’s rules shall be made which would allow personal financial gain to any individuals. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this document and shall be included and implied into any document replacing this document.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}} Required by IRD policy - we think it's redundant from a legal point of view, but IRD says we need to have it. This will be an entrenched clause, even if they later say it's not required.{{/Comment}}		#No addition to, deletion from or alteration of the organisation’s rules shall be made which would allow personal financial gain to any individuals. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this document and shall be included and implied into any document replacing this document.
	#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.		#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.
	#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.		#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Amending this constitution */

2025-11-30T07:39:27Z

Amending this constitution

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	==Amending this constitution==		==Amending this constitution==
	#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.		#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.
			#{{Edit}}No addition to, deletion from or alteration of the organisation’s rules shall be made which would allow personal financial gain to any individuals. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this document and shall be included and implied into any document replacing this document.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}} Required by IRD policy - we think it's redundant from a legal point of view, but IRD says we need to have it. This will be an entrenched clause, even if they later say it's not required.{{/Comment}}
	#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.		#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.
	#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.		#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.

Kerry McSaveney: Approved at August 2025 AGM

2025-08-15T20:34:10Z

Approved at August 2025 AGM

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	{{ChapterInfoNoTOC\|SCANZ ~~Draft~~ Constitution handbook\|11\|Alterations to the constitution}}		{{ChapterInfoNoTOC\|SCANZ Constitution handbook\|11\|Alterations to the constitution}}
	==Amending this constitution==		==Amending this constitution==
	#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.		#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Amending this constitution */

2025-08-11T06:48:00Z

Amending this constitution

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	#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.		#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.
	#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.		#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.
	#Any proposed resolution to amend or replace this '''constitution''' shall be signed by at least ''10'' per cent of eligible '''subscribing members''' and given in writing to the '''committee''' at least 6 weeks before the '''general meeting''' at which the resolution is to be considered and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the proposal.		#Any proposed resolution to amend or replace this '''constitution''' shall be signed by at least 10 per cent of eligible '''subscribing members''' and given in writing to the '''committee''' at least 6 weeks before the '''general meeting''' at which the resolution is to be considered and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the proposal.
	#At least 4 weeks before the '''general meeting''' at which any amendment is to be considered, the '''committee''' shall give to all '''members''' notice of the proposed resolution, the reasons for the proposal, and any recommendations the '''committee''' has.		#At least 4 weeks before the '''general meeting''' at which any amendment is to be considered, the '''committee''' shall give to all '''members''' notice of the proposed resolution, the reasons for the proposal, and any recommendations the '''committee''' has.
	##This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''		##This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''
	#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.		#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.

Kerry McSaveney at 06:47, 11 August 2025

2025-08-11T06:47:25Z

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	{{ChapterInfoNoTOC\|SCANZ Draft Constitution handbook\|11\|Alterations to the constitution}}		{{ChapterInfoNoTOC\|SCANZ Draft Constitution handbook\|11\|Alterations to the constitution}}
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	==Amending this constitution==		==Amending this constitution==
	#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.		#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.
	#'''''SCANZ''''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a ''2/3'' majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.		#'''SCANZ''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a 2/3 majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.
	#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.		#That amendment may be approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting but only if authorised by this '''constitution'''.
	#Any proposed resolution to amend or replace this '''constitution''' shall be signed by at least ''10'' per cent of eligible '''subscribing members''' and given in writing to the '''committee''' at least ''6 weeks'' before the '''general meeting''' at which the resolution is to be considered and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the proposal.		#Any proposed resolution to amend or replace this '''constitution''' shall be signed by at least ''10'' per cent of eligible '''subscribing members''' and given in writing to the '''committee''' at least 6 weeks before the '''general meeting''' at which the resolution is to be considered and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the proposal.
	#At least ''4 weeks'' before the '''general meeting''' at which any amendment is to be considered, the '''committee''' shall give to all '''members''' notice of the proposed resolution, the reasons for the proposal, and any recommendations the '''committee''' has.		#At least 4 weeks before the '''general meeting''' at which any amendment is to be considered, the '''committee''' shall give to all '''members''' notice of the proposed resolution, the reasons for the proposal, and any recommendations the '''committee''' has.
	##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''		##This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''
	#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''		#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.

Kerry McSaveney at 08:35, 7 August 2025

2025-08-07T08:35:19Z

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	\|Text in ''italics'' has been added for our purposes including content from our previous rules of incorporation. Plain text is from the Companies Office's [https://isb.companiesoffice.govt.nz/constitutionbuilder/ Constitution Builder]. Items in '''bold''' are defined terms.		\|Text in ''italics'' has been added for our purposes including content from our previous rules of incorporation. Plain text is from the Companies Office's [https://isb.companiesoffice.govt.nz/constitutionbuilder/ Constitution Builder]. Items in '''bold''' are defined terms.

Kerry McSaveney at 08:37, 2 August 2025

2025-08-02T08:37:07Z

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	\|Text in ''italics'' has been added for our purposes including content from our previous rules of incorporation. Plain text is from the Companies Office's [https://isb.companiesoffice.govt.nz/constitutionbuilder/ Constitution Builder]. Items in '''bold''' are defined terms.		\|Text in ''italics'' has been added for our purposes including content from our previous rules of incorporation. Plain text is from the Companies Office's [https://isb.companiesoffice.govt.nz/constitutionbuilder/ Constitution Builder]. Items in '''bold''' are defined terms.

Kerry McSaveney at 08:04, 2 August 2025

2025-08-02T08:04:06Z

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			{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ Draft Constitution\|11\|Alterations to the constitution}}
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	\|Text in ''italics'' has been added for our purposes including content from our previous rules of incorporation. Plain text is from the Companies Office's [https://isb.companiesoffice.govt.nz/constitutionbuilder/ Constitution Builder]~~. The help text in boxes is usually that provided by the Constitution Builder to explain requirements~~. Items in '''bold''' are defined terms.		\|Text in ''italics'' has been added for our purposes including content from our previous rules of incorporation. Plain text is from the Companies Office's [https://isb.companiesoffice.govt.nz/constitutionbuilder/ Constitution Builder]. Items in '''bold''' are defined terms.
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	~~\|Societies must describe how their constitution may be amended or they risk being stuck with their original constitution.~~
	~~<P>The Act requires that every amendment to a society’s constitution is —~~
	*to be in writing, and
	*approved at a general meeting by a resolution passed by the ‘relevant majority’ (see note below), or
	*approved by a resolution passed in lieu of a meeting (if such resolutions are allowed by your society’s constitution).
	~~Note — ‘Relevant majority’ means a simple majority of the voting members or, if required by the constitution, a higher majority~~.
	\|}		\|}
	==Amending this constitution ~~(mandatory)~~==		==Amending this constitution==
	#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.		#All amendments must be made in accordance with this '''constitution'''. Any minor or technical amendments shall be notified to '''subscribing members''' as required by section 31 of the '''Act'''.
	#'''''SCANZ''''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a ''2/3'' majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.		#'''''SCANZ''''' may amend or replace this '''constitution''' at a '''general meeting''' by a resolution passed by a ''2/3'' majority of those '''subscribing members''' present and voting.
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	##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''		##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''
	#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''		#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''
	#{{Edit}}No addition to, deletion from, or alteration of this '''constitution''' shall be made which would allow personal pecuniary profits to any '''member''' or other individual. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this '''constitution''' and shall be included and implied into any '''constitution''' replacing this '''constitution'''.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}The Act itself requires a society to not be for the financial gain of its members. It's covered in 1.6.2, and then 1.7.1 also says we can't do anything that contradicts the Act, so this statement is already covered, and IRD's other wording does not appear to match the requirements of the new Act, so is quite probably old content - the verbage pretty closely matches what we used to have (KM){{/Comment}} {{Comment}}Entirely happy not to have this clause here, if so. (SC){{/Comment}}
	~~[[Category:SCANZ\|K]]~~

Scott Campbell: /* Amending this constitution (mandatory) */

2025-07-15T11:45:36Z

Amending this constitution (mandatory)

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	##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''		##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''
	#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''		#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''
	#{{Edit}}No addition to, deletion from, or alteration of this '''constitution''' shall be made which would allow personal pecuniary profits to any '''member''' or other individual. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this '''constitution''' and shall be included and implied into any '''constitution''' replacing this '''constitution'''.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}The Act itself requires a society to not be for the financial gain of its members. It's covered in 1.6.2, and then 1.7.1 also says we can't do anything that contradicts the Act, so this statement is already covered, and IRD's other wording does not appear to match the requirements of the new Act, so is quite probably old content - the verbage pretty closely matches what we used to have{{/Comment}}		#{{Edit}}No addition to, deletion from, or alteration of this '''constitution''' shall be made which would allow personal pecuniary profits to any '''member''' or other individual. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this '''constitution''' and shall be included and implied into any '''constitution''' replacing this '''constitution'''.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}The Act itself requires a society to not be for the financial gain of its members. It's covered in 1.6.2, and then 1.7.1 also says we can't do anything that contradicts the Act, so this statement is already covered, and IRD's other wording does not appear to match the requirements of the new Act, so is quite probably old content - the verbage pretty closely matches what we used to have (KM){{/Comment}} {{Comment}}Entirely happy not to have this clause here, if so. (SC){{/Comment}}
	[[Category:SCANZ\|K]]		[[Category:SCANZ\|K]]

Kerry McSaveney at 03:41, 11 July 2025

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	##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''		##''This '''notice''' will be accompanied by a request for feedback from the membership to be returned to the '''committee''' not less than one (1) week prior to the date of the '''general meeting'''.''
	#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''		#When an amendment is approved by a '''general meeting''', it shall be notified to the Registrar of Incorporated Societies in the form and manner specified in the '''Act''' for registration, and shall take effect from ''the later of: the date of registration, the date the '''constitution''' is updated on '''SCANZ's''' website, and the '''members''' given '''notice''' of the change.''
	#{{Edit}}No addition to, deletion from, or alteration of this '''constitution''' shall be made which would allow personal pecuniary profits to any '''member''' or other individual. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this '''constitution''' and shall be included and implied into any '''constitution''' replacing this '''constitution'''.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}The Act itself requires a society to not be for the financial gain of its members. It's covered in 1.6.2, and then 1.7.1 also says we can't do anything that contradicts the Act, so this statement is already covered, and ~~their~~ other wording does not appear to match the requirements of the Act, so is quite probably old content - the verbage pretty closely matches what we used to have{{/Comment}}		#{{Edit}}No addition to, deletion from, or alteration of this '''constitution''' shall be made which would allow personal pecuniary profits to any '''member''' or other individual. The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this '''constitution''' and shall be included and implied into any '''constitution''' replacing this '''constitution'''.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}The Act itself requires a society to not be for the financial gain of its members. It's covered in 1.6.2, and then 1.7.1 also says we can't do anything that contradicts the Act, so this statement is already covered, and IRD's other wording does not appear to match the requirements of the new Act, so is quite probably old content - the verbage pretty closely matches what we used to have{{/Comment}}
	[[Category:SCANZ\|K]]		[[Category:SCANZ\|K]]