THE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED (ALGIM)
Constitution and Rules
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1. NAME, OFFICE AND STATUS
1.1 The name of the Society shall be the “Association of Local Government Information Management Incorporated”. The name may be abbreviated for convenience to ‘ALGIM’.
1.2 The registered office of the Society shall be the office of the Chief Executive of the Society.
1.3. The Society shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and in its corporate name and title shall be able to do and suffer all that corporate bodies may do and suffer.
2. OBJECTIVES
2.1 The objectives of ALGIM shall be to endeavour by all means within its power to:
2.1.1 Advance the understanding of Local Government information and communication technology (ICT) in New Zealand;
2.1.2 Facilitate and provide opportunities for education, training and networking on the principles and practice of good Local Government ICT;
2.1.3 Foster processes that assist Local Government to deliver services through ICT to customers, ratepayers and communities;
2.1.4 Sponsor and promote research toward improving Local Government ICT systems;
2.1.5 Offer expertise to other organisations that have an interest in Local Government ICT.”
3. POWERS OF ALGIM
3.1 In addition to its statutory powers, ALGIM shall have all the powers of a natural person to advance the objectives of ALGIM, including the power to do anything considered desirable to that end. By way of illustration only, ALGIM:
3.1.1 May use its funds to pay the costs and expenses of furthering or carrying out its objectives and for that purpose may employ such people as necessary.
3.1.2 May purchase, lease, hire or otherwise acquire, may exchange and may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of property, rights or privileges to further or carry out its objectives as necessary.
3.1.3 May negotiate joint venture agreements or other contracts to achieve ALGIM’s objectives.
3.1.4 May exercise the powers of financial management set out in rule 17.
3.1.5 May acquire or subscribe for shares or other equity securities in any company or other incorporated body to further or carry out its objectives.
3.1.6 Shall have the power to do all lawful acts and things incidental or conducive to achieving ALGIM’s objectives.
4. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 In these rules:
4.1.1 The expression “Local Authority” shall mean a "territorial authority" or "regional authority" as set out in the Local Government Act or Local Government Amendment Acts, and shall include a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO);
4.1.2 The expression “Overseas Authority” shall mean an entity or body constituted outside New Zealand, which carries out functions similar in its own jurisdiction to those of a Local Authority in New Zealand;
4.1.3 The expression “Individual representing a member” means an individual exercising, or permitted to exercise, the rights and privileges of participating pursuant to rule 5.2 by virtue of that person’s relationship with a member;
4.1.4 The expression “Member Nominee” means a person authorised by a member in accordance with rule 14.1.4 to exercise, on behalf of a member, the voting and other rights of that member in the conduct of the Society;
4.1.5 References to ‘writing’ or ‘written’, for notices, records or communications, include (except as the context otherwise requires) any means of visible and tangible representation and any visible form or representation by electronic means that enables the content to be stored in permanent form, retrieved and read.
5. MEMBERSHIP
5.1 Classes of Membership
5.1.1 Local Authority Member
5.1.1.1 A Local Authority may become a Member upon payment of the annual subscription under rule 6.1.1. This form of membership covers the entire Local Authority with all its divisions and departments, but not any separate entity such as a CCO. Any such separate entity may itself become a Local Authority Member.
5.1.2 Overseas Authority Member
5.1.2.1 An Overseas Authority may become an Overseas Member with the prior approval of the Executive, which may withhold that approval at its absolute discretion, and upon payment of the annual subscription set by the Executive in respect of that class of member.
5.1.3 Premier Corporate Sponsor
5.1.3.1 Any vendor / supplier (excluding local authorities) that commits to a fee for a minimum of three years as set by the Executive.
5.1.4 Corporate Sponsor
5.1.4.1 Any vendor / supplier (excluding local authorities) that is approved by the Executive.
5.1.5 Associate Member
5.1.5.1 Any other associated organisation, government entity or individual (excluding New Zealand local authorities) that is approved by the Executive.
5.1.6 Life Member
5.1.6.1 The Executive may elect any person to be a Life Member of the Society in recognition of distinguished service to the Society or any organisation that may have preceded it.
5.1.6.2 Life Members shall be entitled to attend all Annual General Meetings and conferences with the right to take part in proceedings and vote on matters under consideration, but shall not be liable for payment of annual subscriptions or levies.
5.2 The Society may include, in the rights and privileges of members, a right or privilege for any Individual, being an employee, officer or other person nominated by that member, to participate in the activities of the Society in accordance with the conditions set down by the Executive for that participation and subject to these rules.
5.3 The Society may from time to time at an Annual General Meeting by resolution create amend or delete any categories of membership, including individuals or Overseas Authorities from outside New Zealand, and determine the extent of their rights and privileges.
6. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND LEVIES
6.1 Payment of Subscriptions and Levies
6.1.1 All members, other than Life Members, under rules 5.1.1 – 5.1.5 shall pay such annual subscriptions, and such levies imposed for a specific purpose, as shall be fixed by the Executive from time to time.
6.2 Special Levies
6.2.1 In exceptional circumstances, the Executive may, with the agreement of a majority of members entitled to vote, ascertained by way of postal or electronic ballot, impose a levy for a specific purpose.
6.3 Suspension for Non-payment
6.3.1 Any member, whose subscription and levies remain unpaid, after three months of any due date as shall be fixed by the Executive, shall thereupon be deemed to be suspended from membership of the Society.
6.4 Liability to Continue During Suspension
6.4.1 Suspension of membership under this rule shall not free any member from liability for payment of all money due to the Society.
6.5 Reinstatement Once Outstanding Fees Paid
Reinstatement of any member suspended under rule 6.3 shall be complete when:
6.5.1 Any fees outstanding have been paid, including any reinstatement fees as may be fixed by the Executive from time to time; and
6.5.2 The member has been advised accordingly by the Chief Executive or officer under their delegation.
7. CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT
7.1 Issue of Code of Ethics and Conduct
7.1.1 The Executive may, following consultation with all or any relevant classes of members, issue one or more Codes or Guidelines setting out standards of ethics and conduct to be followed by members, and others involved in Local Government, in relation to matters related to the purpose and objectives of ALGIM. Any Code or Guideline may include provision that any breach, by a member or Individual representing a member, may render the member or Individual concerned liable to disciplinary action as set out in rule 9.
8. RESIGNATION OF MEMBERSHIP
8.1 Resigning
8.1.1 Any member of the Society shall be entitled to resign, and such resignation shall take effect upon receipt of written advice to that effect received at the office of the Chief Executive of the Society.
8.2 Remaining Liable
8.2.1 Such resignation shall not relieve the member from any responsibility for the payment of outstanding subscriptions, levies or other liabilities.
9. MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION OR FORFEITURE
9.1 Powers of Executive
9.1.1 The Executive may in respect of its members take any of the following actions:
9.1.1.1 Reprimand or censure a member or Individual representing a member,
9.1.1.2 Suspend a member or Individual representing a member from participating in the rights and privileges of membership,
9.1.1.3 Declare that member’s membership is forfeited.
9.2 Grounds for Suspension, etc.
9.2.1 Such action as specified in rule 9.1 may be taken if, in the opinion of the Executive, it is established after enquiry that the member or Individual is guilty of:
9.2.1.1 Any breach of any code of ethics or conduct which apply to that member or Individual;
9.2.1.2 Dishonourable practices or conduct or practices contrary to the purposes and objectives of the Society;
9.2.1.3 Any act of default discreditable as a member of the Society or as an Individual representing a member;
9.2.1.4 Obtaining admission to membership by improper means;
9.2.1.5 Failure to pay any subscription, levy or fine or other sum of money owing to the Society;
9.2.1.6 Conduct such as to render the exercise of the powers of the Executive set out in rule 9.1 expedient in the interests of the public or the Society.
9.3 Hearing Procedure
9.3.1 The powers conferred on the Executive by rule 9.1 shall not be exercised until a meeting of the Executive has been held for the purpose of considering such matters and of which meeting the member or Individual concerned has been given not less than 14 days previous notice inwriting specifying the matter or matters to be considered, and at which such member or Individual shall be given opportunity of being heard either by a representative or together with a solicitor or counsel or by some other person on the member's or Individual’s behalf and of presenting such evidence as the member or Individual may desire.
9.3.2 The proceedings at every such meeting shall be conducted in such manner as the Executive may from time to time decide.
9.3.3 The Executive may itself engage a solicitor or other counsel to assist it at such meeting.
9.4 Executive Decision Final
9.4.1 Any decision made by the Executive in exercise of its power contained in rule 9.1 shall be final and not subject to appeal.
9.5 Notice of Decision
9.5.1 The decision of the Executive shall be communicated to the member or Individual in writing under the hand of the President.
9.6 Reinstatement of Membership
9.6.1 Upon Suspension
9.6.1.1 Any member who has been suspended by the Executive shall be deemed for all intents and purposes not to be a member of the Society, provided however, all rights and privileges as a member of the Society shall revive forthwith on the day subsequent to the date of expiry of suspension.
9.6.1.2 Any Individual representing a member who has been suspended by the Executive shall not be permitted to exercise any of the rights or privileges extended to representatives of members of the Society, provided however, all rights and privileges as an Individual representing a member of the Society shall revive forthwith on the day subsequent to the date of expiry of suspension.
9.6.2 Upon Forfeiture
9.6.2.1 Any member (or Individual representing a member), whose membership of the Society has (or membership rights and privileges have) been forfeited, may apply to the Executive after a reasonable time has elapsed for reinstatement which may be granted either with or without such conditions as the Executive may impose, or be refused by the Executive. Such decision shall be final and not subject to appeal.
10. OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE
10.1 Officers
10.1.1 The Officers of the Society shall consist of:
10.1.1.1 A President and Vice President(s) as elected by the Executive; and
10.1.1.2 Any other officers, which the Executive decides should be elected from the Executive.
10.1.2 All officers shall be elected in terms of rule 11.
10.1.3 The Executive has the powers to co-opt additional members (subject to the maximum number in rule 10.2.1) or invite other advisory members as it sees fit.
10.2 Executive
10.2.1 The Executive shall comprise:
10.2.1.1 A maximum of 10 eligible members elected in accordance with rule 11, including the Officers named in rule 10.1; and
10.2.1.2 One member nominated by Audit NZ.
10.2.2.0 A person shall be eligible to serve as an elected member of the Executive in accordance with rule 10.2.1.1 or as a member appointed to fill a vacancy pursuant to rule 12.2.1 only while that person is an employee of a Local Authority, or is a Life Member.
11. ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE
11.1 The Chief Executive shall, by 31 August each year, give notice of intention to conduct an election for membership of the Executive, such notice to include the date on which nominations shall close.
11.2 Nominations for Executive
11.2.1 Nominations for membership of the Executive must be in writing, signed by the proposer, seconder, and the candidate. A nomination form in respect of every candidate for election shall be received by the Office of the Chief Executive by 30 September.
11.3 Voting for Executive
11.3.1 If ten or fewer candidates are duly nominated for the Executive in accordance with rule 11.2, those who are nominated shall be the Executive and shall be declared elected at the next Annual General Meeting.
11.3.2 If more than ten candidates are duly nominated, a ballot shall be conducted at, or in conjunction with, each Annual General Meeting, for election of the Executive from those candidates. If a ballot is required, it shall
11.3.3 Be conducted at the Annual General Meeting in accordance with usual meeting practice; or
11.3.4 If the Executive so decides, conducted as a postal or electronic ballot in a manner which is secure and reliable to ensure that members can exercise their voting rights and the outcome can be scrutinised and counted.
11.3.5 The Chief Executive or other person nominated by the Chief Executive shall supervise and act as returning officer for any postal or electronic voting process.
11.4 Voting for Officers
11.4.1 The election of President, Vice President(s) and the positions of other officers created under rule 10.1.2 shall be voted on by the Executive at the first meeting after an Annual General Meeting.
11.5 Official Count
11.5.1 An official count of the voting for the Executive and for Officers shall be undertaken by a person to be appointed by the Chief Executive, in the presence of scrutineers to be appointed by the Executive, provided that no candidate may participate in any aspect of the official count.
11.5.2 The Chief Executive shall advise the election results, to the successful and unsuccessful candidates for all nominated positions and to the members.
11.6 Taking Office
11.6.1 The Executive shall take office at the completion of the Annual General Meeting each year and shall hold office until the end of the next Annual General Meeting, except to the extent that any vacancies arise earlier.
12. RESIGNATION AND VACANCIES FOR EXECUTIVE
12.1 Notice of Resignation
12.1.1 A member of the Executive may resign an office by sending his / her resignation to the Chief Executive in writing and on receipt of that resignation by the Chief Executive, it shall become effective.
12.2 Filling of Vacancy - Elected Members of Executive
12.2.1 If any vacancy occurs in the membership of the Executive between elections, that vacancy may be filled by resolution of the Executive.
13. MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETY AFFAIRS
13.1 Executive to Manage
13.1.1 The affairs and business of the Society shall be controlled and conducted by the Executive established in accordance with rule 10, and to the extent that they are not otherwise provided for in these rules.
13.2 Notice of Meetings
13.2.1 The Executive shall meet at the time and place to be decided upon by the Executive. Notice of every meeting of the Executive shall be sent to every member of the Executive at least 14 days prior to the meeting, but non-receipt of any such notice shall not invalidate or prejudice any act, resolution or proceedings of the Executive.
13.3 Special and Emergency
13.3.1 The Chief Executive, on request from the President or by five members of the Executive made in writing, shall give notice of a special or emergency meeting.
13.3.2 At least 10 working days notice shall be given of any special meeting provided that where this cannot be given; the meeting shall be styled an "Emergency Meeting" in which case not less than 3 working days notice must be given.
13.3.3 The business to be conducted at any such meeting shall be restricted to that stated in the notice unless all members entitled to vote are present and unanimously agree to consider any other business. Provided however that, at any meeting of the Executive immediately following the Annual General Meeting, the provisions of rule 13.3.2 and 13.3.3 shall not apply.
13.3.4 A resolution in writing, signed or agreed to by all members of the Executive then entitled to receive notice of a meeting of the Executive, shall be as valid and effective as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Executive duly convened and held.
13.4 Quorum
13.4.1 No less than half the number of positions on the Executive as defined in rule 10.2 shall comprise a quorum.
13.5 Meeting Procedure
13.5.1 The Chairperson of all meetings of the Society and its Executive shall be the President, or in that person's absence a Vice President. If neither of these officers are present, the meeting shall elect a Chairperson.
13.5.2 A meeting of the Executive may be held either:
13.5.2.1 By a number of the Executive who constitute a quorum, being assembled together at the place, date, and time appointed for the meeting; or at the option of any member of the Executive.
13.5.2.2 By means of audio, or audio and visual communication by which all members of the Executive participating and constituting a quorum, can simultaneously hear each other throughout the meeting.
13.6 Committees
13.6.1 Subject to the provisions of these rules, the Executive may appoint committees comprising representatives of two or more members of the Society. It may delegate any of its power to such committees excepting those contained in rule 9.1 and may lay down rules for regulating the proceedings of the committees. The President shall ex officio be a member.
13.7 Common Seal
13.7.1 The Common Seal of the Society shall be held by the Chief Executive who shall be responsible for its safe custody. The Seal shall not be affixed to any document except by resolution of the Executive, but the Chief Executive may with the consent of the President, or in the case of the President being unavailable, a Vice President, affix the Seal in an urgent case, in which case such action shall be reported to the Executive at its next meeting for endorsement. Every sealing shall be signed by the President and the Chief Executive, or such other persons as may be designated by the Executive.
14. MEETINGS
14.1 General Meetings
14.1.1 Annual General Meetings shall be held at such places and times as may be decided at the Annual General Meeting or by the Executive.
14.1.2 The business to be conducted at the Annual General Meetings shall include ordinary annual business, annual accounts, report of the President and report of the Chief Executive to the end of the preceding financial year, election of Executive if required, remits as may be submitted by the members, together with the Auditor's Report.
14.1.3 Procedure at general meetings shall be as described by NZS Model Standing Orders for Meetings of Local Authorities and Community Boards, with appropriate modifications, unless express provision is made in these rules.
14.1.4 Each Local Authority Member may be represented at any general meeting or on any vote or ballot by one person (the Member Nominee) authorised in writing (including electronically) by a senior executive of that member. The Member Nominee can be changed at any time in writing, and if more than one person is authorised then the first to be named, who is present and wishes to participate, shall be the Member Nominee for the purpose of that meeting or vote.
14.2 Special General Meetings
14.2.1 Special General Meetings of members may be convened by the Executive at its discretion or shall be called within 28 days of receipt by it of a requisition in writing forwarded to the Chief Executive signed by not less than 15% of financial members entitled to vote at general meetings (including life members) and stating the business to be transacted thereat.
14.3 Notice of Motion
14.3.1 A member wishing to bring before the Annual General Meeting any motion not relating to the ordinary annual business of the Society as aforesaid shall give notice thereof in writing to the Office of the Chief Executive at least 30 working days before the meeting.
14.4 Notice of Meetings
14.4.1 The Chief Executive shall, not less than 10 working days before such Annual General or Special General Meeting of the Society, send to each member, a notice stating the day, place and hours of meeting, and the business to be transacted thereat. In the case of the Annual General Meeting any motion of which notice has been given as aforesaid shall be forwarded by the Chief Executive to each member, together with a copy of the President's Annual Report and accounts of the Society, with the Auditor’s report thereon. The non-receipt of such notice by any member shall not invalidate the proceedings of any meeting.
14.5 Quorum
14.5.1 At any General Meeting, ten financial Local Authority Members shall constitute a quorum. No business shall be transacted at any meeting of the Society unless a quorum of members is present throughout.
14.5.2 If after business of a meeting of the Society has commenced, a want of quorum shall occur, the business shall be suspended and if no quorum is present within 10 minutes thereafter the Chairperson shall vacate the Chair and the meeting shall lapse.
14.5.3 The business remaining to be disposed of will stand adjourned to a time fixed by the President or the Chief Executive.
14.6 Voting Rights
14.6.1 All Local Authority Members who have paid all current subscriptions and levies and all Life Members who are present at a general meeting of the Society in person or by proxy shall be eligible for one vote on any issue to be decided. The vote of a Local Authority Member may be exercised by a Member Nominee or proxy. Premier Corporate Sponsors, Corporate Sponsors and Associate Members shall have no voting rights at any meeting or ballot of the Society.
14.6.2 Voting on all questions, other than as provided for in rule 11, shall be by voices or show of hands, but a ballot must be held if demanded and if the demand is supported by at least one-third of the Local Authority Members and Life Members present.
14.6.3 The Chairperson of any meeting shall have a casting vote as well as a deliberative vote.
15. CHIEF EXECUTIVE
15.1 Appointment of Chief Executive
15.1.1 The Executive may from time to time, appoint a person to be the Chief Executive to the Society, either in a full time or part time capacity as it thinks fit, and fix remuneration and conditions of appointment accordingly.
15.2 Responsibilities
15.2.1 The Chief Executive shall be responsible to the Executive for the efficient management of the Society's affairs, and shall keep minutes of all General and Executive meetings, and generally perform all the duties appertaining to the office.
15.2.2 The Chief Executive shall have the right to employ staff and to delegate roles as they see fit in order to carry out the functions of the Society.
15.2.3 Subject to the direction from time to time of the Executive, the Chief Executive shall have custody of all deeds, papers, documents and correspondence of the Society.
15.2.4 The Chief Executive will publish an Annual Report and develop with the Executive a Business Plan annually.
15.2.5 The Chief Executive shall, except as otherwise directed by the Executive, also carry out the functions of the Secretary of the Society for the purposes of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and Amendments.
15.2.6 The Chief Executive shall, except as otherwise directed by the Executive, also carry out the functions of the Treasurer of the Society.
15.3 Position May Be Combined
15.3.1 The Executive may if it thinks fit combine the position of Secretary with any other position.
16. TREASURER
16.1 Appointment of Treasurer
16.1.1 The Executive may from time to time, appoint a person to be the Treasurer to the Society, either as a sole position, or in conjunction with any other position, and shall fix remuneration and conditions of appointment accordingly.
16.2 Responsibilities
16.2.1 The Treasurer shall submit audited accounts to the Chief Executive or to the President in the case that the Chief Executive also fills the position of Treasurer, 28 days before the Annual Meeting.
17. FINANCIAL MATTERS
17.1 Control of Funds
17.1.1 All funds of the Society shall be paid into such bank as may from time to time be determined by the Chief Executive to the credit of the Society.
17.1.2 The President and Chief Executive jointly (or such other officers and / or staff and / or members of the Executive as the Executive shall from time to time determine) shall operate on the account of the Society and jointly sign and / or electronically authorise withdrawal orders, payment requests or cheques.
17.1.3 The current financial reports of the Society shall be presented for approval at every meeting of the Executive.
17.2 So far as it may be necessary to do so, for or incidental to the purposes of the Society it is duly authorised:
17.2.1 To make, draw, accept, endorse, or negotiate cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange, or other negotiable instruments;
17.2.2 To borrow or raise money in any such manner as the Society may think fit, and in particular by mortgage or debentures or other securities, with power if need be to charge such mortgages, debentures, or other securities upon all or any of the property of the Society present or future.
17.3 Financial Year
17.3.1 The financial year of the Society shall commence on 1 July.
17.4 Investment
17.4.1 All funds of the Society not needed immediately for the ordinary purposes of the Society may be invested in the name of the Society in trust in any securities in which trustees are for the time being authorised to invest trust monies, or by leaving the same upon deposit with any bank or by lending the same to any local authority.
17.5 Presenters, Prizes, Research and Grants
17.5.1 The Executive may employ any part of the funds of the Society in the payment of presenters, or the foundation of prizes, or study grants, or research and development, or events conducted or held by the Society, or in partnership with any kindred organisation, as well as for any other purposes of the Society including travelling allowances or study tours.
17.6 Travelling Expenses
17.6.1 The Executive may at its discretion pay out of the funds of the Society the reasonable travelling and accommodation expenses of any member, officer or employee thereof on each occasion of such person attending a meeting of the Executive, or of any Committee thereof or attending any conference or convention or being otherwise authoritatively engaged in the business of the Society or for any other purpose approved of by the Executive.
17.7 Auditor
17.7.1 The Society shall at the Annual General Meeting appoint an auditor at such remuneration as may be fixed.
17.7.2 The Chief Executive shall deliver to the auditor the accounts of the then last financial year and the auditor shall examine such accounts and the books of the Society.
17.8 Honoraria
17.8.1 The President and / or such other officer as the Annual General Meeting may decide, shall receive such remuneration or allowance by way of honorarium as the Society may decide by resolution passed at any Annual General Meeting.
18. GENERAL
18.1. Members Bound by Rules
18.1.1 Every member shall be sent a website link to the Constitution and Rules in force at the time of admission or election and shall be bound by those rules and any amendment which may be made thereafter.
18.2 Alteration of Rules
18.2.1 The rules of the Society shall not be added to or altered or rescinded except by means of a postal or electronic ballot of members entitled to vote and will be carried by a simple majority of those votes returned.
18.2.2 The postal or electronic ballot shall take place, where possible, at the same time as the Executive elections. A ballot may be conducted at any other time with the support of the Executive.
18.2.3 Where any amendment is proposed, such amendment shall be forwarded to the Chief Executive for consideration by the Executive.
18.2.4 Proposed amendments may be put forward by:
18.2.4.1 The Executive; or
18.2.4.2 Any Local Authority Member or Life Member if supported by a written request from 15% ofall members of the Society entitled to vote under rule 14.6.1.
18.2.5 Notice of any proposed alteration or addition to the rules must be forwarded by the Chief Executive or appointed returning officer to each member along with a voting form, or equivalent electronic voting instructions, and details of when the voting form should be returned or the vote cast.
18.2.6 An official count shall be undertaken by a person to be appointed by the Chief Executive, in the presence of scrutineers previously appointed by the Executive and the results announced at the Annual General Meeting or notified to each member by the Chief Executive.
18.3 Winding Up
18.3.1 The Society may be wound up voluntarily if, at a general meeting of members a resolution is passed requiring the Society to be wound up, and the resolution is confirmed at a subsequent general meeting of members qualified to vote and held not earlier than 30 days after the date on which the resolution so to be confirmed was passed.
18.4 Distribution on Winding Up
18.4.1 In the event of the voluntary winding up of the Society or its dissolution by the Registrar of Incorporated Societies, the property thereof shall be distributed to an organisation in New Zealand approved by a meeting of the members and having a charitable purpose or purposes as defined in section 5(1) of the Charities Act 2005, provided that no member is able to receive any pecuniary gain from the surplus assets when winding up.
In default of such agreement by members, a neutral body or person, such as the President of the New Zealand Law Society, shall nominate an appropriate organisation.