3.6.3. Updating Constitution or Regulations/By-Laws

If you update your constitution or Regulations/By-laws, after they are Approved at the AGM:

1. You need to lodge the change with OFT
2. The Club cannot run off these rules until OFT approves them
3. Once approved – update the following
   1. Your Website (members must have access)
   2. ACNC – must have the current rules
   3. SLSQ (send SLSQ the final approved document)

Once your new constitution is approved by the Office of Fair Trading. Generally, it’s advisable to implement the new constitution in its entirety as soon as possible to ensure governance aligns with the approved changes.

However, if there’s significant organisational change, such as reducing the management committee from 9 to 5 members, it might be practical to follow a transitional approach. This approach would maintain the current committee setup until the end of the next season, providing stability while preparations are made for the new structure. This method also allows members to adapt to changes gradually and ensures that the transition is in line with any electoral cycles or operational timelines specified in the new constitution.

Further details refer to SLSQ Governance Manual:

• Changing your Constitution
• Changing Your Regulations/By-Laws