DanceSport Australia Constitution 2026-04-22
A constitution for a National Sporting Organisation is the foundational legal document that establishes the organisation as an incorporated entity and sets out the fundamental rules governing how it operates.
It typically covers:
- Name and objects — the organisation's legal name and its core purposes
- Membership — categories of members, rights, obligations, admission and termination processes
- Governance structure — composition of the board, how directors are appointed or elected, their terms, and removal procedures
- Meetings — rules for general meetings, board meetings, voting procedures, and quorum requirements
- Officers — roles like chair, secretary, and treasurer, and how they're appointed
- Financial matters — the financial year, auditing requirements, and how funds can be used
- Amendment procedures — how the constitution itself can be changed (usually requiring a special resolution)
- Winding up — what happens to assets if the organisation dissolves
The constitution sits above policies and bylaws in the governance hierarchy; everything else must be consistent with it.