Proposed Changes to the Constitution
The ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Board invites all Fellows to have their say on proposed changes to the Constitution.
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The ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Board invites all Fellows to voice their opinions on proposed constitutional changes aimed at enhancing inclusion, governance, and compliance with key regulatory recommendations.
As an organisation, it’s crucial that we continually review and update our Constitution to ensure it reflects current practices and effectively addresses the College’s operational realities.
The key areas of the proposed change are:
·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ council committee name update: Name change from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee to First Nations Women’s Health Committee
Delegated powers: Amendments to clauses 5 and 6 reflecting the delegated power to recommend suspension and/or termination to the relevant Committees
Rectification of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ 2023 amendments: Addressing the creation of Retired Certificant
Member consultation: Inclusion of the right of the Diplomates/Associates to be consulted for matters affecting their membership class.
The proposed changes were approved-in-principle by the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Board and Council at the July 2024 Board and Council meetings.
Review the proposed changes
You can review a marked-up version of the Constitution along with an appendix providing background and explanations of the proposed amendments in Integrate using the links below (username and password required).
Have your say
Submit your feedback to the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Board using the form link provided below.
Consultation is open until 5.00pm AEST Friday, 30 August 2024, allowing adequate time to review and provide feedback on the proposed changes.
Next steps
Following the consultation period, feedback will be considered by the Board at its September 2024 meeting.
The Special Resolution of constitutional amendments will be subsequently approved by the Board and then provided to members in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting on 23 September 2024.
The approval of the Special Resolution will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on 14 October 2024.
More information
For more information, contact May Raguine, Governance and Legal Manager
Email: governance@ranzcog.edu.au