https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/List_of_interested_participants ==People interested in helping to create a local chapter== People interested in helping to create a local chapterhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/List_of_interested_participants#People_interested_in_helping_to_create_a_local_chapter Noteshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/List_of_interested_participants#Notes Domainhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/List_of_interested_participants#Domain https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution =The Draft Constitution of Wikimedia New Zealand= The Draft Constitution of Wikimedia New Zealandhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#The_Draft_Constitution_of_Wikimedia_New_Zealand Namehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Name Descriptionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Description Interpretationhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Interpretation Objectshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Objects Membershiphttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Membership Feeshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Fees Terminationhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Termination Expulsionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Expulsion Alteration of Constitutionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Alteration_of_Constitution General Meetingshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#General_Meetings Meetinghttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Meeting Summoning of General Meetingshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Summoning_of_General_Meetings Procedure at General Meetinghttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Procedure_at_General_Meeting Committeehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Committee Vacation of, Removal from office, or Impeachmenthttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Vacation_of,_Removal_from_office,_or_Impeachment Investment and Control of fundshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Investment_and_Control_of_funds Borrowing Powershttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Borrowing_Powers Awardshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Awards Exclusion of Members from Benefitshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Exclusion_of_Members_from_Benefits Indemnityhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Indemnity Common Sealhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Common_Seal Dissolutionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Dissolution Roles of Committee Membershttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Roles_of_Committee_Members SCHEDULEhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#SCHEDULE FIRST SCHEDULE: Eligibility for admission, and membership register of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#FIRST_SCHEDULE:_Eligibility_for_admission,_and_membership_register_of_the_society Prerequisitehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Prerequisite Membership Classhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Membership_Class Membership Processhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Membership_Process Members registerhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Members_register SECOND SCHEDULE: Standing orders for the conduct of committee meetings of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#SECOND_SCHEDULE:_Standing_orders_for_the_conduct_of_committee_meetings_of_the_society Time and Datehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Time_and_Date Business of Meetinghttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Business_of_Meeting Notices of Motionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Notices_of_Motion Superseding Motionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Superseding_Motion Conduct of Debatehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Conduct_of_Debate Time Limit of Speecheshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Time_Limit_of_Speeches Alteration of Scheduleshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Draft_Constitution#Alteration_of_Schedules https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues There are several legal issues that could be a problem, these are: Legalhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Legal https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Aims_and_Roles ==Aims/possible projects== Aims/possible projectshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Aims_and_Roles#Aims/possible_projects Roles an NZ chapter would playhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Aims_and_Roles#Roles_an_NZ_chapter_would_play FAQhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Aims_and_Roles#FAQ https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Contact * Wikimedia New Zealand currently has a mailing list hosted by Wikimedia, which is located at http://mail.wikipedia. https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/Other_6_May_2006 Log of an IRC discussion on freenode which started in ##newzealand, and was moved to #wikimedia-nz in relation to incorporation and fundraising ideas. (Personal information + non related information stripped) Communications/Otherhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Communications/Other https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/Chapcom_7_May_2006 This is a log from #wikimedia-chapters regarding issues with setting up a New Zealand Chapter, thanks to Austin who answered our questions. (Nigel and Brian were present). Fees & Reimbursementshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/Chapcom_7_May_2006#Fees_&_Reimbursements Legal & Requirementshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/Chapcom_7_May_2006#Legal_&_Requirements Logoshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/Chapcom_7_May_2006#Logos Noteshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/Chapcom_7_May_2006#Notes https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications The listing point for copies of communications with [Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation] Board members, [Committee|Chapters Committee], or other discussions. Chapters Committeehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications#Chapters_Committee 7 May 2006https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications#7_May_2006 Otherhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications#Other 6 May 2006https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications#6_May_2006 New Communications Pagehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications#New_Communications_Page https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Todo_List *Talk to the UK chapter about their experience in setting up a local chapter. https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings == Upcoming Meetings == Upcoming Meetingshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings#Upcoming_Meetings Archived Meetingshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings#Archived_Meetings New Meetings Pagehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings#New_Meetings_Page https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/25_Jun_2006_(Meetup) Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 Agendahttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/25_Jun_2006_(Meetup)#Agenda New Zealand stuffhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/25_Jun_2006_(Meetup)#New_Zealand_stuff Ideashttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/25_Jun_2006_(Meetup)#Ideas Chapter Questions.https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/25_Jun_2006_(Meetup)#Chapter_Questions. Misc stuffhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/25_Jun_2006_(Meetup)#Misc_stuff https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Communications/new Category: Communications https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetings/new Category:Meetings https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Legal_Status_of_Minors_on_a_Committee ==Issue== Issuehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Legal_Status_of_Minors_on_a_Committee#Issue Actionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Legal_Status_of_Minors_on_a_Committee#Action Resolutionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Legal_Status_of_Minors_on_a_Committee#Resolution Reflecting Articleshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Legal_Status_of_Minors_on_a_Committee#Reflecting_Articles https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Electronic_Meetings ==Issue== Issuehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Electronic_Meetings#Issue Actionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Electronic_Meetings#Action Resolutionhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Electronic_Meetings#Resolution Reflecting Acticleshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_Issues/Electronic_Meetings#Reflecting_Acticles https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning This document charts the objectives for each stage in the evolution of the constitution. Constitution for incorporationhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Constitution_for_incorporation Principle of minimalityhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Principle_of_minimality Requirementhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Requirement Outlined below are some issues that should be considered when drafting a set of rules for a society. Both the mandatory requirements above, and some additional rules that may be useful, are covered.https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Outlined_below_are_some_issues_that_should_be_considered_when_drafting_a_set_of_rules_for_a_society._Both_the_mandatory_requirements_above,_and_some_additional_rules_that_may_be_useful,_are_covered. Name of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Name_of_the_society Objects (purpose) of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Objects_(purpose)_of_the_society How people become a member of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#How_people_become_a_member_of_the_society How people stop being a member of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#How_people_stop_being_a_member_of_the_society How meetings will be heldhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#How_meetings_will_be_held Appointment of officershttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Appointment_of_officers Control and use of the society’s common sealhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Control_and_use_of_the_society’s_common_seal Control and investment of the society’s fundshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Control_and_investment_of_the_society’s_funds Powers of the society to borrow money (if any)https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Powers_of_the_society_to_borrow_money_(if_any) How the society’s property will be distributed if it is wound-up or dissolvedhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#How_the_society’s_property_will_be_distributed_if_it_is_wound-up_or_dissolved Additional ruleshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Additional_rules Constitution Future directionshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Constitution_Future_directions Sourcehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Constitution_planning#Source https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society Once a society is incorporated it must be run lawfully and in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (the Act). Information on these obligations, and what happens if they aren’t met, is provided below. Lawful Activitieshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Lawful_Activities Activities in accordance with the rules of the societyhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Activities_in_accordance_with_the_rules_of_the_society Holding Meetingshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Holding_Meetings General meetingshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#General_meetings Restrictions on money-making activitieshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Restrictions_on_money-making_activities Entering Contractshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Entering_Contracts Maintaining a register of membershttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Maintaining_a_register_of_members Record keepinghttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Record_keeping Common Sealhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Common_Seal Creating a branchhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Creating_a_branch Meeting ongoing filing requirementshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Meeting_ongoing_filing_requirements Annual financial statementshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Annual_financial_statements Information in the financial statementshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Information_in_the_financial_statements Auditorhttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Auditor Why is it important to file financial statements?https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Why_is_it_important_to_file_financial_statements? Alteration to ruleshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Alteration_to_rules Updating address and organisational detailshttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Updating_address_and_organisational_details See alsohttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#See_also Sourcehttps://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Running_an_incorporated_society#Source https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page ==This project is very out of date.== This project is very out of date.==https://nz.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page#This_project_is_very_out_of_date.==