Governance and Administration
Resources to help understand and manage governance arrangements, and ensure our organisation is inclusive, safe and operates transparently.
Resources to help understand and manage governance arrangements, and ensure our organisation is inclusive, safe and operates transparently.
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Minimum governance requirements
Understand the requirements for volunteers to take actions and undertake projects on behalf of a Sustainable Neighbourhood Group |
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Updated April 2021
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About the Alliance
Learn about the governance arrangements for the Sustainable Neighbourhood network and Alliance (Inc) |
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Updated November 2021
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Code of Conduct
All Sustainable Neighbourhood members are required to adhere to our code of conduct to maintain a safe, friendly and transparent environment for everyone. |
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Updated July 2021
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Committee Roles and Responsibilities
Learn about the typical roles and obligations of committee members and office bearers in a Sustainable Neighbourhood group. |
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Updated June 2013
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Alliance Membership Form
Use this form to apply to become a member of the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance. |
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Updated June 2024
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Constitution of the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance (Inc)
This is the official governing document of the Alliance and details the governance, objects, membership, Board and meeting procedures of the organisation. |
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Updated November 2024
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Membership Register
Use this template (Excel spreadsheet) to keep a Membership Register for your group. |
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Updated March 2013
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Organising Successful Meetings
This guide contains simple tips and guidelines to help your group arrange and manage your meetings effectively. |
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Updated June 2013
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Meeting Agenda - Template and Example
Use this template (Word document) to make an agenda for your group meetings. An example is provided to give you some guidance. |
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Updated June 2013
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Meeting Minutes - Template and Example
Use this template (Word document) to record the minutes of your group meetings. An example is provided to give you some guidance. |
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Updated June 2013
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Child Protection Policy
This policy aims to protect children and young people from risk of harm in the delivery of Sustainable Neighbourhood activities. All Sustainable Neighbourhood volunteers must read and abide by these measures to establish an organisational culture of child safety, and understand their responsibilities in relation to child protection. |
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Adopted May 2016
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How to Manage Privacy and Personal Information
All Sustainable Neighbourhood groups should adhere to the Alliance Privacy Principles when collecting, using and managing personal details. This document is a guide for Sustainable Neighbourhoos groups to act in accordance with these principles. |
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Updated June 2012
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Alliance Privacy Principles
The Alliance and all Sustainable Neighbourhood groups will adhere to these guidelines when collecting, using, and managing personal details. |
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Updated June 2012
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Managing Grant Funding
This guide outlines the steps to take when applying for a grant; and how your group can access funds held in the Alliance bank account. |
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New February 2017
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