After the General meeting ...

Nomination forms are completed, members join or renew membership using printed forms or online and paying $1.

The AGM is chaired by the President with required reports and minutes being tabled and adopted as per P&C Association practice. Once the business of the meeting is resolved the Returning Officer (usually the Principal) is invited to host the elections.

The Returning Officer declares all positions vacant. 

The Secretary gives all written nominations to the Returning Officer.

The ballot is conducted by the Returning Officer. Where the Principal is not available the Returning Officer position in determined by the meeting and must be someone who plays no part in the election. (i.e. Does not stand for a position or cast a vote).

Confirm auditor for the following year.

AGM Checklist

Complete P&C Federation’s Member Register Update @  P&C Federation Members Portal - this will ensure that all of the office-bearer information is up to date.

Update the Australian Business Number (ABN) register.  P&C Associations are required by law to tell the Registrar of the Australian Business Register within 28 days of any changes in your registered business details, including changes to the authorised contact person.

Update the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Registration - P&C Associations will need to update the responsible person information and contact details within 60 days of any change.