The Mundaring Chamber of Commerce
Commitee Nomination FormCOMMITTEE NOMINATION INFORMATION
We invite you, as a member of the Mundaring Chamber of Commerce, to submit a nomination to join the Chamber Committee. You can nominate for one specified position of office holder (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) or to be a Committee Member, in other words, you can’t nominate for multiple positions.
Committee meetings are generally held monthly in Mundaring, with the meeting day determined by the incoming Committee. There is usually no meeting in January.
For the past year, the monthly committee meetings were on the third Wednesday of each month. The incoming Committee will discuss and vote on the most suitable day of the month for the new committee members.
Committee members are expected to attend meetings regularly. To ensure continuity, members are encouraged to attend at least eight meetings each year and to notify the Chair or Secretary if they are unable to attend.
The Chamber is a not-for-profit organisation run by members, and as such, we are seeking enthusiastic business owners and professionals who can donate a few hours most months to help deliver Chamber initiatives. Without the valued contribution from committee members, the Chamber will not be able to achieve its Vision, Mission or Objects.
Our Vision
For the Shire of Mundaring to be a first-class community to live and do business.
Mission
- To make it easier to do business in the Shire of Mundaring in order to foster economic and social prosperity for the whole community.
Objects of Association - To represent, promote, advocate and take collective action to further the interests of the business community in the Shire of Mundaring.
- To organise and foster co-operation and communication within the business community in the Shire of Mundaring.
- To represent members in an apolitical, non-partisan and non-sectarian manner.
- To encourage membership and participation in the Association from all eligible businesses and organisations.
- To facilitate the exchange of information and foster co-operation and communication between members and other bodies.
- To consider, promote or advocate on matters relating to local and State Government legislation, regulations, policies and by-laws that affect the business community.
- To identify and facilitate training opportunities for the business community
- Recognition of business achievements and excellence
What does being a committee member involve?
Committee members help guide the strategic direction of the Chamber, contribute ideas, assist with events and initiatives, represent the interests of local businesses, and support projects that strengthen the Mundaring business community.
Committee Eligibility and Responsibilities
Committee members are required to comply with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA). A summary of the key eligibility requirements and duties is provided below. Full details are available in the Chamber’s Constitution (Model Rules) and the Act.
Act Requirements – Persons who are not to be members of Committee
Under section 39 of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA), the following persons must not, without the approval of the Commissioner for Consumer Protection, accept appointment or act as a member of the Committee:
- A person who is bankrupt or whose affairs are subject to insolvency laws (as defined in section 13D of the Interpretation Act 1984 (WA)).
- A person who has been convicted, in Western Australia or elsewhere, of:
- an indictable offence relating to the promotion, formation or management of a body corporate;
- an offence involving fraud or dishonesty punishable by imprisonment for three months or more; or
- an offence under Part 4, Division 3 or section 127 of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA).
These restrictions apply for five years from the date of conviction or, where a term of imprisonment was imposed, for five years from the person’s release from custody.
Act Requirements – Duties of Committee Members and Officers
As a committee member, you are expected to:
- exercise your duties with reasonable care and diligence;
- act in good faith and in the best interests of the Chamber;
- use your position only for proper purposes;
- not improperly use your position to obtain an advantage for yourself or another person, or to cause detriment to the Chamber; and
- not improperly use information obtained through your role to gain an advantage or cause detriment to the Chamber.
- These duties are set out in sections 44–47 of the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) and apply to all committee members and officers.
- Actively participate in the running of the chamber, this involves attending meeting, organising event, and providing initiatives which you can carry through to completion.