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Recorded Webinar: Rights and Obligations of Charity or NFP Members
Recent case law has highlighted the importance of understanding the legal definition of members and the rights and obligations granted to them under governing documentation. This session examines who is a NFP member and what rights, responsibilities and liabilities attach to this
PRESENTED BY
Tina Lee
Special Counsel, Prolegis
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About the Webinar
Recent case law has highlighted the importance of understanding the legal definition of members and the rights and obligations granted to them under governing documentation. This session examines who is a NFP member and what rights, responsibilities and liabilities attach to this status. It includes:
- Understanding who is a member and why it is important
- Members rights under the law and the rules of the organization
- A review of members rights:
- Voting
- Notice of meetings
- Right of document access
- Right to nominate for position
- Right not to be oppressed
- Benefit rights
- Knowing who must be notified of AGMs or special resolutions
- Do members have power to control rogue directors?
- Right to remove a member and when it can be challenged
- Members rights and dispute resolution
- Membership and winding up of a not-for-profit body
- Maintaining accurate membership register
- Case report – Faamate v Congregational Christian Church in Samoa - Australia (Ipswich Congregation) [2019] QSC 194
Presented By
Tina Lee
Special Counsel, ProlegisWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for executives working for not for profits and charities. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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