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The Constitution of the Association

Part 1 – The Association

The name of the association shall be “The Association for Studies of Religion” (hereafter referred to as the Association).
The Association shall be registered as an incorporated association engaging in small-scale, non-profit and non-commercial activity with the New South Wales Office of Fair Trading.
The headquarters of the Association shall be situated within the State of New South Wales.

Part 2 – Objectives of the Association

To promote the study and teaching of the Stage 6 Studies of Religion course developed and implemented by the New South Wales Board of Studies (hereafter referred to as the Course).
To provide a forum for those interested or engaged in teaching the Course to express views, exchange ideas and share knowledge.
To represent professionally the views of teachers of the Course.
To develop and promote professional learning opportunities for teachers of the Course.
To liaise with individuals, groups and other associations with an interest in promoting the study of religion and the aims of the Course.

Part 3 – Membership of the Association

Membership of the Association shall be open to
1. Individuals members, being
  1. teachers of the Course whether full-time, part-time or casually employed
  2. those with an interest in the objects of the Association
  3. student teachers
  4. retired former teachers of the Course
2. Corporate members, being
  1. schools and colleges employing teachers of the Course
  2. any organization with an interest in the objects of the Association
3. Membership of the Association shall be subject to the payment of membership that shall be determined annually by the Committee.
4. An updated register of members shall be maintained by the public officer of the Association. A copy of the register of members shall be made available at all meetings of the Association.
5. Voting rights in the affairs of the Association shall be apportioned to all financial members on the basis of
  1. one vote per individual member
  2. one vote per corporate membership (providing that the voting representative of the corporate member is identified at the beginning of a meeting)
6. Where the actions of any member are determined to be persistently prejudicial to the objects of the Association or the interests of its members that member may be expelled from the Association.
7. Expulsion from the Association shall be by a majority vote of the members in attendance at a special general meeting after a recommendation of the Committee.

Terms & Conditions

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.