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Constitution

for the

Australian Mounted Games Association Inc.(AMGA)

ARBN 127 597 102

As modeled from theOffice Department of CommerceModel rules for incorporated associations under the

Associations Incorporation Act, 1984

FT119 September 2003 Amended AGM December 2007

Australian Mounted Games Association Inc

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This publication was ratified by the Committee of the (AMGA). It was adopted and modified fromthe “Model rules for incorporated associations” of the Department of Fair Trading. Moreinformation pertaining to the “Model” can be viewed from the Publications page of theDepartment of Fair Trading Web site at:

www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

For more informationon the AMGA constitution please contact the President or view our web page at

www.australianmga.com

Copies of this publication can be requested by calling contacting: AMGA SecretaryKeri HartogP: 0414937497E:khartog@jkw.com.au W: www.australianmga.com© Office of Fair TradingLast revised December 2007

Contents

Part 1 – Preliminary

1. Definitions 4

Part 2 - Membership

2. Membership qualifications 53. Nomination for membership 54. Cessation of membership 55. Membership entitlements not transferable 66. Resignation of membership 67. Register of members 68. Fees & subscriptions 69. Members’ liabilities 710. Resolution of internal disputes 711. Disciplining of members 712. Right of appeal of disciplined member 8

Part 3 – The Committee

13. Powers of the committee 914. Constitution and membership 915. Election of members 916. Secretary 1017. Treasurer 1018. Casual vacancies 1019. Removal of member 1120. Meetings and quorum 1121. Delegation by committee to subcommittee 1222. Voting and decisions 12

Part 4 – General meetings

23. Annual General Meetings – holding of 1324. Annual General Meetings – calling of and business at 1325. Special General Meetings – calling of 1326. Notice 1427. Procedure 1428. Presiding member 1529. Adjournment 1530. Making of decisions 1531. Special resolution 1532. Voting 1633. Appointment of proxies 16

Part 5 – Miscellaneous

34. Insurance 1735. Funds - source 1736. Funds – management 1737. Alteration of objects and rules 1738. Common seal 1739. Custody of books 1740. Inspection of books 1741. Service of notices 17