Our New Constitution

Our new Constitution has been approved by the Department of Justice, Consumer Affairs, Victoria, effective 12th November 2008, The Department stated that five additional clauses are “deemed to be included”, and these deal with disputes and mediation, and technical/administrative issues concerning custody of records; register of members; timing of advice for General Meetings; and grounds on which an office of a committee member may become vacant. Relevant additions are in clauses 5, 8, 12, 24, and 34 from the Consumer Affairs “Model Rules” for Incorporated Associations. The revised constitution has been included on the web site and the website link to it is http://www.sculptorsvictoria.asn.au/asv_const_prot_12112008.doc.
The early approval immediately affected our AGM and elections. The adjourned AGM continued as planned on Wednesday, 19 November 2008, under the new Constitution.
We are required to elect the Officers of the Association, and two committee members.
All other positions now become an appointment by the committee. Volunteers are still needed for Publicity Officer, Activities Secretary and Services and Supplies Directory Editor, and general help with the exhibitions will be required.

Consumer Affairs have stated that all positions spelled out in the Constitution should be filled. If this is not possible, it may be that the Association would be deemed operating contrary to its Constitution and wound up. They also clarified that a person may fill more than one position as Officer, and that it is acceptable for one person to be Acting President if no other candidate is available.
It is important that people come forward and participate in the ASV. We have three exhibitions scheduled for the 2009, and groups of people to coordinate them. They need support. The ASV has for too long been an organisation where too few do far too much.

We ask that: contributors come forward to make the ASV a centre for artistic development, fun, and ethical practice that is intended; that new ideas and constructive comments are put forward; and that we make the hard work of past officials worthwhile by continuing and expanding The Association.

The meeting of Wednesday November 19 considered the effect of the approval of the Constitution on the matters already discussed; deal with elections; and discuss motions previously tabled. Under General business - views and ideas about future exhibitions and activities will be sought.

Patrick Culshaw, Geoff Williams, John Wooller (in alphabetical order)