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Kerry McSaveney: Approved at August 2025 AGM

2025-08-15T20:20:29Z

Approved at August 2025 AGM

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	{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ ~~Draft~~ Constitution handbook\|4\|Committee}}		{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ Constitution handbook\|4\|Committee}}
	==Committee composition==		==Committee composition==
	#The '''committee''' will consist of 3 '''officers''':		#The '''committee''' will consist of 3 '''officers''':

Kerry McSaveney at 22:33, 9 August 2025

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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.
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	==Committee composition==		==Committee composition==
	#The '''committee''' will consist of 3 '''officers''':		#The '''committee''' will consist of 3 '''officers''':

Kerry McSaveney: /* Sub-committees */

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Sub-committees

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	==Sub-committees==		==Sub-committees==
	#The '''committee''' may appoint sub-committees consisting of such persons (whether or not '''''subscribing members''''' of '''''SCANZ''''') and for such purposes as it thinks fit. Unless otherwise resolved by the '''committee''' -		#The '''committee''' may appoint sub-committees consisting of such persons (whether or not '''subscribing members''' of '''SCANZ''') and for such purposes as it thinks fit. Unless otherwise resolved by the '''committee''' -
	##the quorum of every sub-committee is half the members of the sub-committee but not less than 2,		##the quorum of every sub-committee is half the members of the sub-committee but not less than 2,
	##no sub-committee shall have power to co-opt additional members,		##no sub-committee shall have power to co-opt additional members,
	##a sub-committee must not commit '''''SCANZ''''' to any financial expenditure without express authority from the '''committee''', and		##a sub-committee must not commit '''SCANZ''' to any financial expenditure without express authority from the '''committee''', and
	##a sub-committee must not further delegate any of its powers.		##a sub-committee must not further delegate any of its powers.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Powers of the committee */

2025-08-09T22:32:20Z

Powers of the committee

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	==Powers of the committee==		==Powers of the committee==
	#The '''committee''' has all the powers necessary for managing - and for directing and supervising the management of - the operation and affairs of '''''SCANZ''''', subject to such modifications, exceptions, or limitations as are contained in the '''Act''' or in this '''constitution'''.		#The '''committee''' has all the powers necessary for managing - and for directing and supervising the management of - the operation and affairs of '''SCANZ''', subject to such modifications, exceptions, or limitations as are contained in the '''Act''' or in this '''constitution'''.
	#''The '''committee''' has the power to appoint such '''officers''' and enter into contracts for services as are required to carry out the objects of '''SCANZ'''''.		#The '''committee''' has the power to appoint such '''officers''' and enter into contracts for services as are required to carry out the objects of '''SCANZ'''.

	==Sub-committees==		==Sub-committees==

Kerry McSaveney: /* Functions of the committee */

2025-08-09T22:31:59Z

Functions of the committee

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	==Functions of the committee==		==Functions of the committee==
	#From the end of each '''annual general meeting''' until the end of the next, '''''SCANZ''''' shall be managed by, or under the direction or supervision of, the '''committee''', in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, any regulations made under that '''Act''', and this '''constitution'''.		#From the end of each '''annual general meeting''' until the end of the next, '''SCANZ''' shall be managed by, or under the direction or supervision of, the '''committee''', in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, any regulations made under that '''Act''', and this '''constitution'''.

	==Powers of the committee==		==Powers of the committee==

Kerry McSaveney: /* Committee composition */

2025-08-09T22:31:47Z

Committee composition

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	==Committee composition==		==Committee composition==
	#The '''committee''' will consist of ''3'' '''officers''':		#The '''committee''' will consist of 3 '''officers''':
	##''the '''chair'''''		##the '''chair'''
	##''the '''vice-chair'''''		##the '''vice-chair'''
	##''the '''secretary.'''''		##the '''secretary.'''

	==Functions of the committee==		==Functions of the committee==

Kerry McSaveney at 08:33, 7 August 2025

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	{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ Draft Constitution\|4\|Committee}}		{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ Draft Constitution handbook\|4\|Committee}}
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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 07:07, 2 August 2025

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	#The '''committee''' and any sub-committee may act by resolution approved during a conference call using audio and/or audio-visual technology or through a written ballot conducted by email, electronic voting system, or post, and any such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes of the next '''committee''' or sub-committee meeting.		#The '''committee''' and any sub-committee may act by resolution approved during a conference call using audio and/or audio-visual technology or through a written ballot conducted by email, electronic voting system, or post, and any such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes of the next '''committee''' or sub-committee meeting.
	#Other than as prescribed by the '''Act''' or this '''constitution''', the '''committee''' or any sub-committee may regulate its proceedings as it thinks fit.		#Other than as prescribed by the '''Act''' or this '''constitution''', the '''committee''' or any sub-committee may regulate its proceedings as it thinks fit.
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Kerry McSaveney at 07:04, 2 August 2025

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			{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ Draft Constitution\|4\|Committee}}
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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.
	\|}~~{{DISPLAYTITLE:Committee}}~~		\|}
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	==Committee composition==		==Committee composition==
	#The '''committee''' will consist of ''3'' '''officers''':		#The '''committee''' will consist of ''3'' '''officers''':

Kerry McSaveney at 03:22, 2 August 2025

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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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	~~\|The Act specifies that:~~
	*there be at least 3 officers on a society's committee (although most society committees are larger than this), and
	*every committee member is an officer, and
	*certain people are not permitted to serve as officers (see the 'Officers' Qualifications' rule which specifies who is disqualified from being appointed or holding office).
	\|}
	==Committee composition==		==Committee composition==
	#The '''committee''' will consist of ''3'' '''officers''':		#The '''committee''' will consist of ''3'' '''officers''':
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	==Functions of the committee==		==Functions of the committee==
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	~~\|This rule reinforces the main function of your committee.~~
	~~<P>The Act requires the operation and affairs of a society to be managed by, or under the direction or supervision of its committee.~~
	~~<P>As each committee member is also an officer of the society, the committee must act in good faith and in the best interest of the society when performing the committee's functions.~~
	\|}
	#From the end of each '''annual general meeting''' until the end of the next, '''''SCANZ''''' shall be managed by, or under the direction or supervision of, the '''committee''', in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, any regulations made under that '''Act''', and this '''constitution'''.		#From the end of each '''annual general meeting''' until the end of the next, '''''SCANZ''''' shall be managed by, or under the direction or supervision of, the '''committee''', in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, any regulations made under that '''Act''', and this '''constitution'''.

	==Powers of the committee==		==Powers of the committee==
	~~{\| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: 10px;"~~
	~~\|The Act requires the committee's powers to be set out in the society's constitution.~~
	\|}
	#The '''committee''' has all the powers necessary for managing - and for directing and supervising the management of - the operation and affairs of '''''SCANZ''''', subject to such modifications, exceptions, or limitations as are contained in the '''Act''' or in this '''constitution'''.		#The '''committee''' has all the powers necessary for managing - and for directing and supervising the management of - the operation and affairs of '''''SCANZ''''', subject to such modifications, exceptions, or limitations as are contained in the '''Act''' or in this '''constitution'''.
	#''The '''committee''' has the power to appoint such '''officers''' and enter into contracts for services as are required to carry out the objects of '''SCANZ'''''.		#''The '''committee''' has the power to appoint such '''officers''' and enter into contracts for services as are required to carry out the objects of '''SCANZ'''''.

	==Sub-committees==		==Sub-committees==
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	~~\|This rule is found in many society constitutions, and expressly authorises the establishment of sub-committees.~~
	~~\|}''~~
	#The '''committee''' may appoint sub-committees consisting of such persons (whether or not '''''subscribing members''''' of '''''SCANZ''''') and for such purposes as it thinks fit. Unless otherwise resolved by the '''committee''' -		#The '''committee''' may appoint sub-committees consisting of such persons (whether or not '''''subscribing members''''' of '''''SCANZ''''') and for such purposes as it thinks fit. Unless otherwise resolved by the '''committee''' -
	##the quorum of every sub-committee is half the members of the sub-committee but not less than 2,		##the quorum of every sub-committee is half the members of the sub-committee but not less than 2,
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	==General matters: Committees==		==General matters: Committees==
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	~~\|This rule reflects the fact that it can be difficult to arrange meetings where officers are all present in one room and enables the use of modern communication methods to hold committee meetings.~~
	~~<P>It also makes it clear that a society’s committee can make decisions where the Act, the constitution, or decisions made by general meetings do not provide answers to issues.~~
	\|}
	#The '''committee''' and any sub-committee may act by resolution approved during a conference call using audio and/or audio-visual technology or through a written ballot conducted by email, electronic voting system, or post, and any such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes of the next '''committee''' or sub-committee meeting.		#The '''committee''' and any sub-committee may act by resolution approved during a conference call using audio and/or audio-visual technology or through a written ballot conducted by email, electronic voting system, or post, and any such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes of the next '''committee''' or sub-committee meeting.
	#Other than as prescribed by the '''Act''' or this '''constitution''', the '''committee''' or any sub-committee may regulate its proceedings as it thinks fit.		#Other than as prescribed by the '''Act''' or this '''constitution''', the '''committee''' or any sub-committee may regulate its proceedings as it thinks fit.
	[[Category:SCANZ\|D]]		[[Category:SCANZ\|D]]