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11. Member Rights & Obligations 11.1 Members, and others who agree to be bound by this Constitution and the Regulations, acknowledge and agree that: a. this Constitution constitutes a contract between each of them and SLSNZ and they are bound by this Constitution and the Regulations; b. they shall comply with and observe this Constitution and the Regulations and any reasonable determination, resolution or policy, which may be made or passed by the Board; c. they are subject to the jurisdiction of SLSNZ; d. this Constitution and Regulations are necessary and reasonable for promoting the Purposes of SLSNZ; e. this Constitution and Regulations are made in the pursuit of a common object, namely the mutual and collective benefit of SLSNZ, its Members, the general public and Surf Life Saving; and f. they are entitled to all rights, entitlements, and privileges of membership conferred by this Constitution. 12. Register of Members 12.1 SLSNZ: The Chief Executive Officer shall keep and maintain a Register in which shall be entered the full name, address, class of membership, the date of entry of each Member (including each Club), and any other details about each Member as agreed, and each Board Member. 12.2 Changes: All Clubs shall inform SLSNZ of any change to its details in Rule 12.1, and the details of its Individual Members, to SLSNZ in the manner prescribed by SLSNZ within thirty (30) days of being notified of such change. All Individual Members shall inform their Club in the manner prescribed by SLSNZ, of any change to the details in Rule 12.1 within thirty (30) days of such change. All other Members shall inform SLSNZ of any change to the details in Rule 12.1 in the manner prescribed by SLSNZ. 12.3 Privacy Act: SLSNZ and the Clubs shall, in collecting personal information from individuals for the Register, seek the consent of the individual concerned and at all times comply with the Privacy Act 1993. 12.4 Inspection: Any Member’s entry on the Register shall be available for inspection by that Member and the Board Members, upon reasonable request and in compliance with the Privacy Act 1993. 12 SLSNZ Constitution Updated 19 September 2020
13. Resignation & Termination of Membership 13.1 Resignation of Membership: A Member that is not in default of any payments as specified in Rule 13.2 (Default in Payments), may resign its membership of SLSNZ by giving not less than one (1) month’s written notice to SLSNZ in accordance with the procedure set out in the Regulations. 13.2 Default in Payments: A Member shall have its membership of SLSNZ terminated if any payments to SLSNZ are due and outstanding. Before such termination can occur SLSNZ must give the Member written notice specifying the payment(s) due and demanding payment by a due date, being not less than seven (7) days from the date of the demand, if payment has not been received by the due date. 13.3 Other Grounds: In addition to Rule 13.2 (Default in Payment), a Member may have their membership of SLSNZ terminated by the Board if: a. the Judiciary Committee recommends such action under Rule 27 (Judiciary Committee); or b. the Board, after reasonable enquiry, considers that the Member did not or is unable to comply with a reasonable Board decision or direction, this Constitution, the Regulations, or any policies or reasonable directions of the Board; or c. in the case of a Club, the Board considers that it is not of Good Standing in accordance with Rule 6.7. 13.4 Procedure: Before any decision under Rules 13.3a or 13.3b (Other Grounds) is made, the Member concerned: a. shall be given fourteen (14) days written notice by the Board of the proposed resolution to terminate their membership, and b. have the right to be present, make submissions and be heard at the Board meeting in which the proposed resolution is to be determined. 13.5 Appeal to SGM: Any Member whose membership is terminated under Rules 13.3a, 13.3b or 13.3c (Other Grounds) may appeal the decision to a SGM called for that purpose. The appeal shall be allowed if two-thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote at the SGM do so in favour of such appeal. Where a Member appeals a decision of the Board under this Rule, then that decision shall be final and Rule 27.7 (Appeals) shall not apply. 13.6 Reinstatement: Membership which has been terminated under this Constitution may be reinstated at the discretion of the Members in a General Meeting, by a two-thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote at such meeting. 13.7 Consequences of Termination of Membership: Where any Member, ceases to be a Member of SLSNZ, that person shall forfeit all rights in and claims upon SLSNZ and its property including Intellectual Property, and shall not use any SLSNZ property including Intellectual Property. These consequences shall survive the termination of such membership. In particular: a. Where a Club or Associate Member ceases to be a Member it shall: 13 SLSNZ Constitution Updated 19 September 2020
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