Membership fees are not a "fee-for-service" it is apart of registering as a member of an incorporated association. However a membership fee does not automatically grant membership, as it must also be accompanied with a signed membership form which is then approved by a committee member. By signing this membership form you agree to the terms and conditions of being a member including the purpose and rules of its constitution.
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An Incorporated association means that it is a legal entity, separate from the individual members and are afforded the benefits of the Associations Incorporation Act. This means that unlike unincorporated groups, a member or an officer of the association is not be liable to contribute towards the payment of debts and liabilities of the association, nor the costs, charges and expenses of winding up the association, provided that the association does not trade or does not secure profit for its members.
Consequently, any money raised either from membership fees or donations are safeguarded as they must be solely used for the benefit the group as a whole. This also ensures the committee does not control or own Air-Stream Wireless nor earn any benefits from their role as an incorporated body is one of the most democratic entities a group of people can ever create, as it legally ensures all members are awarded the same rights. Only a member can stand for election to the committee and only members can vote or nominate committee members for election.
