Breakfast Briefing (Canberra): AGM 101

Breakfast Briefing (Canberra): AGM 101

This event is now closed for online registrations, if you are interested in attending please email andrea@ausae.org.au.

Further Information

AuSAE Breakfast Briefing events provide an exclusive environment for motivated association executives to gain insights and advice from other industry professionals. Breakfast Briefing events enables members to raise and discuss critical issues affecting industry and network with other professionals from the not-for-profit sector.

The Topic

It is quite common for a not-for-profit organisation to incorrectly convene on AGM, or attempt to pass resolutions at AGMs which are legally invalid.

This seminar will cover:

• Is your organisation legally required to hold an AGM? (Some not-for-profits are exempt.)
• What are the basic legal requirements to correctly convene an AGM?
• Which resolutions need to be special resolutions and which can be ordinary resolutions?
• How do you count 21 days?
• Voting in modern times and using technology generally.
• What do you need to do after an AGM?
• What is the best food to serve at an AGM? … just kidding!!!

About the Presenter

Vera Visevic, Partner, Mills Oakley

Vera Visevic is a Partner and head of the Charity and Not-for-Profit team at national law firm, Mills Oakley Lawyers.

Mills Oakley has a genuine understanding of the not-for-profit sector and the increasingly complex legislative issues surrounding not-for-profits. Its dedicated team provides education, advice and specialist legal counsel to some of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations including charities, religious organisations, community groups and professional associations. Vera and her team expertly guide clients through the specific legal challenges facing their sector with simple, easy-to-understand language (not legal jargon) and a no-nonsense approach. The team at Mills Oakley are one of only a few specialised legal firms in Australia with the experience and know-how to provide advice and assistance to not-for-profits looking to undertake commercial activities. Their expertise in the not-for-profit field means they have first-hand knowledge of current issues affecting the sector and upcoming changes that may impact your organisation.