Incorporated Societies Act 2022 - New Zealand
Every incorporated society must revise its constitution, which comprises the governing principles of the organisation. This updated constitution must be approved and re-registered with the Companies Office.
| New legislation comes into effect October 2023 All existing Incorporated Societies have until April 2026 (2½ years) to re-register in line with the new Act. Following this date, any incorporated society that has not undergone re-registration will cease to exist.
The Constitution must contain the following matters:
The name of the society and purposes of the society How a person becomes a member of the society, including a requirement A person must consent to be a member How a person ceases to be a member of the society Arrangements for keeping the society’s register of members up to date Composition, roles, functions, powers, and procedures of the committee of the society including:
A contact person How the society controls and manages its finances Method of amendment of the Constitution Procedures for resolving disputes and complaints Arrangements requirements for general meetings Surplus assets and liquidation procedures
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Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the New Zealand office
Brett Jeffery
AuSAE General manager New Zealand
159 Otonga Road Rotorua 3015 New Zealand
027 249 8677
brett@ausae.org.au
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