Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Removal from register, amalgamation, liquidation, and other processes - Other matters relating to removal or liquidation of society

220: Other provisions relating to person authorised by Registrar

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"Protection for people doing a special job for the Registrar"

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You are protected from being sued if you act in good faith as a person authorised by the Registrar under section 215(1)(a). You will not be liable for your actions or omissions when performing your duties. The costs that must be paid before surplus assets are disposed of include your fees and expenses. You can get paid for the fees and expenses you incur when doing your job. These costs are covered under section 216. You must follow the rules under this subpart to get reimbursed.

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Part 5Removal from register, amalgamation, liquidation, and other processes
Other matters relating to removal or liquidation of society

220Other provisions relating to person authorised by Registrar

A person (A) authorised in a direction given by the Registrar under section 215(1)(a) is immune from liability in civil proceedings for good-faith actions or omissions in the performance or exercise or intended performance or exercise of their duties, functions, or powers under this subpart.
The costs referred to in section 216 that must be paid before the surplus assets are disposed of include the fees and expenses properly incurred by A in the performance or exercise of their duties, functions, or powers under this subpart.