CRITERIA FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Any person of a minimum 10 consecutive years’ membership who
has, in the opinion of the Executive demonstrated significant contribution and
sustained a high quality volunteer service or rendered special service
enhancing the reputation and future of the overall Club may be elected as a
Life Member (criteria determined below)
a)
The Member’s service has been continuous
b)
The
Member has been an active member of the committee on at least 5 occasions or
held an active non-Committee position appointed by the Committee on at least 5
occasions and be deemed to have made a significant contribution to the Club.
c)
No
Member’s service shall start before the age of 18, although duties performed
prior to this age may be considered.
d)
Any nominations for life membership must be made
in writing to the Executive 1 month prior to the AGM and supported by a history
of the person’s service and endorsed by 2 financial Members of the Club.
Nominations can be submitted by email
e)
The above criteria are to be classified as the
minimum criteria for life membership and is not to be deemed as an automatic
qualification for elevation to Life Membership.
f)
Only in extraordinary exceptional circumstance
can the time limits set out in clauses a) & b) be waived if all other
criteria are met and there has been an extraordinary significant contribution
to the Club by the Nominee.
g)
The members will cast a vote at AGM by secret
ballot and not by a show of hands
h)
As a Life
Member of the Club, the yearly membership fee is waived.
CLUB CONSTITUTION LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility for Life Membership Any Member
or Director may nominate an individual for admission as a Life Member.
Nomination requirements A nomination under rule 8.3 must:
a)
be in writing in the form determined by the
Directors from time to time; and .
b)
set out the reasons why, in the opinion of the
nominator, the nominee should be considered for Life Membership. Admission to
Life Membership Nominations for admission to Life Membership are to be
considered by the Directors at their next meeting after the nomination is
received. In their absolute discretion, and without the need to give reasons
for doing so, the Directors may recommend the nomination, or decide not to
recommend or submit the nomination, to the next annual general meeting for
approval. 8.6
A nominee is admitted to Life Membership if:
a)
the Directors recommend that the nominee be
admitted to Life Membership; and
b)
the recommendation is approved by a majority of
two-thirds of Members present at the annual general meeting at which the
recommendation is considered. Rights of Life Members
Rights of Life Members Unless also an
Ordinary Member a Life Member: .
a)
is not to be counted in a quorum under rule 5.1;
b)
has the right to remain a Life Member until they
die or resign their 4 Life Membership or unless they are expelled from the
Club; .
c)
subject to any separate agreement with the Club
to the contrary, has no obligation, and may not be required, to pay any
subscription or other amount;
d)
is
entitled to receive notice of general meetings;
e)
is entitled to attend and speak at general
meetings; and
is not
entitled to vote at any general meeting
Please click the link below and download the form if you would like to nominate someone as a life member and email it to admin@caseycomets.com.au;
Criteria and Nomination Form