[Linux-aus] [Announce] LA needs a new constitution

[Mark Walkom]

Thanks for passing this on and for the effort in making these PRs!

On Mon, 27 Jan 2025 at 13:24, Russell Stuart <treasurer at linux.org.au> wrote:

> The ATO is requiring LA to make changes to its constitution in order to
> retain its Not-For-Profit status.
>
> NSW Model constitution we adopted years ago doesn't have the required
> clauses, but the current NSW Model constitution does.  The LA Executive
> has decided to adopt the new one.  Mostly.  We are carrying across
> changes we made to the previous rules.
>
> Continuing with tradition the adoption has been posted as a Pull Request
> (PR) on LA's github page:
>
>      https://github.com/linuxaustralia/constitution_and_policies/pull/47
>
> Following best practices of our craft this PR is a series of four
> commits, each focused on a single task, that transform the current NSW
> model constitution into the proposed new constitution.  Each commit is
> accompanied by a detailed comment (the "commit message") explaining why
> its needed and what it does.  That includes an in-depth explanation of
> the changes the ATO is requesting.
>
> You can comment and suggest changes on the github page linked to above.
> In fact this is an appeal to all LA members and interested parties to
> engage in the process by reading and reviewing the proposed new
> constitution and contribute any thoughts you may have to the discussion.
>
> As explained in the Annual Report and at the AGM, once the new
> constitution is finalised the Executive will hold a vote on adopting it.
>   The ATO insists we must make the required changes by 30 June in order
> keep our Not-For-Profit status.
>
> We need to get this done.  All help in making that happen is greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
> --
> Russell Stuart
> Treasurer, Linux Australia
> +61 438 805 133
>
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