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Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Administration of societies - Members

76: Consent to become member

You could also call this:

"Agreeing to join a society"

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You need to agree to become a member of a society. When a company wants to become a member, someone with the company's permission can agree in writing for them. You must give your consent to join a society.

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Part 3Administration of societies
Members

76Consent to become member

  1. A person must consent to become a member of a society.

  2. The consent of a body corporate (A) to become a member of a society may be given on A’s behalf in writing by a person acting under A’s express or implied authority.