[CHAPTER] BY-LAWS
0 Preamble
These by-laws govern the operation of the [Name] Chapter of the Museums Australia NSW
Branch under provisions in Museums Australia’s MA Constitution and Rules and its Regulations.
1 General
1.1 Boundaries
The Chapter represents the interests of museums located in the following local government
areas and post codes: [state local government areas] and [state post codes].
1.2 Chapter membership
An individual or institutional financial member of Museums Australia may become a member of
the Chapter by [when a chapter membership fee is charged, upon payment of the Chapter
membership fee, including GST] or [completing the chapter membership form].
An individual or organisation which is not a financial member of Museums Australia may become
a member of the Chapter by [when a chapter membership fee is charged, upon payment of the
Chapter membership fee, including GST] or [by completing the chapter membership form].
The Chapter will keep a record of members and their contact details in accordance with the
association’s requirements.
2 Committee, elections and powers
2.1 The Committee
The Chapter is managed by a committee of [state number] elected office bearers [and * ordinary
members]. A chapter coordinator may be appointed by the committee to serve an unpaid
executive officer as outlined in section 4.
2.2 Election of the committee and vacancies
The Chapter will call for nominations from Chapter members and MA members within the
boundaries for the election of officer bearers and ordinary members every * years. Office bearers
[and ordinary members] may be re-elected.
2.4 Committee meetings
The committee will meet when required to consider business of the Chapter. A quorum for
committee meetings is **.
2.5 Minutes & records
The chapter will keep minutes of any meetings, which include the names of all persons present
at each such meeting. A copy will be forwarded to the Executive Officer of the NSW Branch.
The chapter will also keep other records relating to the business of the chapter in accordance
with sections below and Association guidelines.
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3 General meetings
The chapter will hold an annual general meeting and present its annual report and financial
statement of the meeting. The chapter will give a minimum of 21 days notice of the annual
general meeting. A quorum for AGMs and general meetings will be **.
A copy of the annual report and financial statement will be forwarded to the Executive Officer of
the NSW Branch.
Minutes of general meetings will be made available to all members of the chapter and a copy
forwarded to the Executive Officer of the NSW Branch.
4 Chapter coordinator
The Chapter may elect or appoint a voluntary chapter coordinator to act on behalf of the chapter
executive and committee.
5 Financial management and reporting
The Chapter will comply with the Association’s financial management requirements as set out in
the Treasurer’s Guidelines.
The association’s volunteers insurance covers MA members, but not Chapter members who are
not MA members. Museums Australia’s public liability insurance covers all people attending
chapter events.
6 Changes to by-laws
The by-laws have been approved by the NSW Branch and National Council and may only be
modified with the approval of the NSW Branch and National Council.
7 Risk management
The chapter will mange risks, insurance and litigation as specified in section B7 of the
Regulations.
8 Winding up
The chapter may be declared to be non-operational by a resolution passed at a general meeting
of the association if it is unable to operate in compliance with sub-rule 35.5 of the Constitution
and Rules. Obligations and procedures for winding up the chapter are as set out in the
Regulations section B8
Version: 25 June 2010
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