This course enables community groups and organisations to consider appropriate forms of governance and administration. The program is conducted in two stages:

• incorporation of community groups, structure and process of committees of management, and the responsibilities of office bearers.

• submissions for funding, maintaining organisational harmony and developing strategies for conflict management.

Stage One

Understanding the Incorporations Act

Legal Liability of Sporting Clubs and Community Groups

Protection through Incorporation

Protection through Insurance

Procedure for Incorporation

Roles and Responsibilities of Office Bearers
 Print Friendly Version (7 pages)

• Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Public Officer

Meeting Procedures
 Print Friendly Version (8 pages)

• Structure
• Standing Orders
• Motions

Exercises

• Test your judgement with this scenario
• Test your understanding - Incorporation etc
• Test your understanding - Roles etc
   

Stage Two

Project Management

Writing Funding Submissions

Mediation Skills