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Home > Incorporated societies > Running a society
Running a society
  • Lawful activities
  • Operating in line with the rules of the society
  • Holding meetings
  • Restrictions on money-making activities
  • Funding
  • Entering into contracts
  • What records should you keep?
  • What documents must you file with the Registrar?
  • How do you change the name of a society?
  • How do you change the rules of a society?
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Running a society

Once a society is incorporated it must be run lawfully and in line with the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Here you will find information on what you must do while running a society.

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  • Lawful activities
  • Operating in line with the rules of the society
  • Holding meetings
  • Restrictions on money-making activities
  • Funding
  • Entering into contracts
  • What records should you keep?
  • What documents must you file with the Registrar?
  • How do you change the name of a society?
    • Choosing a new name
  • How do you change the rules of a society?

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