Active membership provisions

(1) The primary activity of the co-operative is the activity set out in Part 2 of Appendix 2.

In order to establish membership of the co-operative a member must comply with the requirements set out in Part 3 of Appendix 2.

All members must be active members of the co-operative.

If a member fails or ceases to be an active member, the board must in accordance with Division 4 of Part 6 of the Act -

declare the membership of the member cancelled; and

declare the shares of the matter forfeit.

A person is not qualified to be admitted to membership unless there are reasonable grounds for believing that the person will be an active member of the co-operative.

Every member must hold at least one share.

An application for membership or shares in the co-operative must:

be in a form approved by the board; and

be lodged at the registered office of the co-operative; and

be accompanied by the relevant fee or amount set out in Part 1 of Appendix 3.

An application for membership must include an application for a share in the co-operative.

The board must consider each application.

The board at its sole discretion may accept or reject an application for membership or shares and need not give any reason for its decision.

If the board approves an application for membership or shares:

the relevant shares must be allocated to the applicant; and

the board must ensure that the name of the person and number of shares allotted is entered in the register of members, directors and shares in accordance with sections 75 and 244 of the Act; and

the board must notify the applicant in writing of allotment of the shares and of the entry in the register; and

the applicant for membership becomes entitled to exercise the rights of membership when –

the members name appears in the register of members; and

the member has paid to the co-operative the relevant fees and amounts set out in Part 2 of Appendix 3.

If the board rejects an application, the whole of the money lodged in respect of the application must be refunded to the applicant without interest.

Centres are managed by a Volunteer “Committee of Management”.
We invite you to find out more and consider the opportunities of coming on board! We currently have 2 positions vacant.

The committee is diverse, people of all ages and abilities. This enhances the growth and management of the House and community. Outlets offers volunteer and work experience positions within the childcare department, Tutoring, office and general house supports. This is to encourage pathways to career selection, community worth participation and employment.

Appointment of Directors/Board is as Co-operatives Act 1996 Part 9 – Division 1 “The Board”. The Board is a support mechanism for the Co-ordinator and staff within the house to maintain correct governance procedure. Sounds daunting but it’s not, it’s an exciting step.

Meetings are held once a month and scheduled during the day so as to offer childcare to those members that need it.

Firstly by becoming a member. This is done by purchasing a share of $1.10 and being an active house participant. By being a member you can attend Directors meeting to familiarise yourself with the process. As a member you may then be elected onto the Board. As a Director there are many training opportunities and learning experiences to further your skills.

Arrange a time to come and speak to the Co-ordinator, and be invited to the next Committee meeting.