POSITION DESCRIPTION – PUBLIC OFFICER

Position Title:  Public Officer of the Natural Health Society

Term of Office:  As agreed

Reports to:  The National Committee of the Natural Health Society

Under section 34 of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) it is compulsory for the National Committee to appoint a public officer for the Society. The public officer is, by virtue of being appointed to that office, an authorised signatory for the Society.  However, he/she is not automatically a signatory to the Society’s bank account.

A public officer is the principal contact point between NSW Fair Trading (and other relevant regulators eg ATO) and the Society.

A committee member, an ordinary member or a person outside the Society may hold the position of public officer.

 

ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT REQUIREMENTS

A public officer of an Association incorporated in NSW:

Unless the Constitution provides otherwise:

 

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The public officer is responsible for:

 

KEY SKILLS/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

VACATING THE POSITION

A public officer will vacate the position if he or she:

The National Committee must appoint a new public officer within 28 days after the vacancy arises.  The Society is registered for tax purposes by virtue of its ABN, and may also need to notify the Australian Taxation Office of a change of public officer.

 

Sources:

NSW Department of Fair Trading https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/associations-and-co-operatives/associations/starting-an-association/public-officer

 

Running an Incorporated Association https://www.nfplaw.org.au/sites/default/files/media/Running_an_IA_in_NSW.pdf