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| Newer page: | version 13 | Last edited on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:20:24 pm | by ChrisOh | Revert |
| Older page: | version 11 | Last edited on Monday, September 10, 2007 4:16:07 pm | by AristotlePagaltzis | Revert |
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!!__Rule 3__%%%
In order to join the society one must complete a membership form, and payment for the yearly fees must be received within 90 days of the submission of the form. Failure to pay the fees within this time will result in the membership, and all membership benefits, being revoked.
The fee is determined by the committee of the society and can be changed as the needs of the society change.
-Membership is for the current financial year of the WLUG. This is presently defined as being the year from the 1st of September
to the 31st of August
.
+Membership is for the current financial year of the WLUG. This is presently defined as being the year from the 1st of January
to the 31st of December
.
Membership is encouraged but not required: regular meetings are open to all and casual requests for assistance or information are allowed. Only members will have access to the areas outlined in Rule 2b above.
Membership of the WLUG mailing list and membership of the Waikato Linux Users Group Incorporated are independent.
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The seal can be used to verify documents on behalf of the society, either by the committee or officers of the committee at an AGM or special meeting, or by the president of the society if s/he deems it appropriate.
!!__Rule 9__%%%
-The funds of the society shall be held under the control of the officers of the committee. The treasurer and secretary
shall have joint required
signing rights, and operate the bank accounts, handle investments, and make payments as needed.
+The funds of the society shall be held under the control of the officers of the committee. The officers
shall have joint signing rights with a minimum of two signatories required
, and operate the bank accounts, handle investments, and make payments as needed.
Surplus funds, which are defined as being funds well in excess of the typical operating expenses of the society at the appropriate point in time can be invested, however no provision is made within the charter for this at the time of inception and should such a change be required it must be motioned at an AGM or at a special meeting called for this purpose.
No member of the organisation or any person associated with a member shall participate in or materially influence any decision made by the organisation in respect of the payment to or on behalf of that member or associated person of any income, benefit, or advantage whatsoever.
