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Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Administration of societies - Committee and officers - Officer ceasing to hold office

50: Officer ceasing to hold office

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"What happens when someone stops being an officer of a society"

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You stop being an officer of a society if you resign, are removed, become disqualified under section 47(3), die, or vacate office as stated in the society's constitution. You can resign by following the rules in the constitution or by signing a written notice and giving it to the society. Your resignation takes effect when the society receives your notice or at a later time you specify.

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Part 3Administration of societies
Committee and officers: Officer ceasing to hold office

50Officer ceasing to hold office

  1. A person ceases to be an officer of a society if the person—

  2. resigns in accordance with subsection (2); or
    1. is removed from office in accordance with the society’s constitution; or
      1. becomes disqualified from being an officer under section 47(3); or
        1. dies; or
          1. otherwise vacates office in accordance with the society’s constitution.

            1. An officer of a society may resign office—

            2. in the manner provided in the constitution; or
              1. if the constitution does not provide for a manner, by signing a written notice of resignation and giving it to the society.

                1. The notice of resignation is effective when it is received by the society or at a later time specified in the notice.

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