Addendum - Religious Charity 10 CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH Name of Church The name of the Church is (NAME OF CHURCH) Note 1 Definitions In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears- year” means a period not exceeding 15 months fixed by the (Board), being a period “financial commencing from the date of establishment of the Church and ending on 30 June; and thereafter each period commencing 1 July and ending on 30 June in the following year. meeting” means a meeting to which all members are invited; “general member of the Church; “member” resolution” a resolution other than a special resolution; “ordinary means voting conducted in written form (as opposed to a show of hands); “poll” general meeting” means a general meeting other than the annual general meeting; “special resolution” “special – A resolution is a special resolution if it is passed by a majority of not less than of the members of the Church who are entitled under the constitution of the Church to vote and vote in person at a general meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution was given in accordance with this constitution. At a meeting at a resolution proposed as a special resolution is submitted, a declaration by the person presiding that the resolution has been passed as a special resolution shall be evidence of the fact unless, during the meeting at which the resolution is submitted, a poll is demanded in accordance with the constitution of the Church. If a poll is held, a declaration by the person presiding as to the result of a poll is evidence of the matter so declared. Objects The purpose of the Church is to glorify God by; Promoting and providing opportunities for people to worship God together. Proclaiming the good news of salvation in the Lord Christ and encouraging people to believe in Him. Providing Bible teaching and fellowship for Christians. Maintaining and teaching Christian standards of living. Enabling and encouraging Christians to use and develop gifts for the service of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Church and in the community. Promoting the spread of the Gospel in Australia and overseas. Ministering to people with their various needs. Not for Profit The property and income of the Church shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the Objects of the Church and no part of that property or income may be paid or otherwise
Addendum - Religious Charity 10 CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH Name of Church The name of the Church is (NAME OF CHURCH) Note 1 Definitions In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears- “financial year” means a period not exceeding 15 months fixed by the (Board), being a period commencing from the date of establishment of the Church and ending on 30 June; and thereafter each period commencing 1 July and ending on 30 June in the following year. “general meeting” means a meeting to which all members are invited; “member” member of the Church; “ordinary resolution” a resolution other than a special resolution; “poll” means voting conducted in written form (as opposed to a show of hands); “special general meeting” means a general meeting other than the annual general meeting; “special resolution” – A resolution is a special resolution if it is passed by a majority of not less than of the members of the Church who are entitled under the constitution of the Church to vote and vote in person at a general meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution was given in accordance with this constitution. At a meeting at a resolution proposed as a special resolution is submitted, a declaration by the person presiding that the resolution has been passed as a special resolution shall be evidence of the fact unless, during the meeting at which the resolution is submitted, a poll is demanded in accordance with the constitution of the Church. If a poll is held, a declaration by the person presiding as to the result of a poll is evidence of the matter so declared. Objects The purpose of the Church is to glorify God by; Promoting and providing opportunities for people to worship God together. Proclaiming the good news of salvation in the Lord Christ and encouraging people to believe in Him. Providing Bible teaching and fellowship for Christians. Maintaining and teaching Christian standards of living. Enabling and encouraging Christians to use and develop gifts for the service of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Church and in the community. Promoting the spread of the Gospel in Australia and overseas. Ministering to people with their various needs. Not for Profit The property and income of the Church shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the Objects of the Church and no part of that property or income may be paid or otherwise
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