organisational structures
This section provides information to help people set up, run and wind up the main types of community groups, such as incorporated societies and charitable trusts. The section also introduces the role of the Charities Commission.
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What's in this section?
Words used;
"Keeping it Legal E Ai Ki Te Ture".
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section compares different structures for groups.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section contains:
some key features
rules and processes
limitations
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section explains the benefits and drawbacks of using an umbrella group.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section looks at:
initial considerations
advantages
benefits of incorporation
choosing the right structure
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section looks at:
some key features;
rules.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section looks at:
different types,
charitable purposes,
key features,
rules and
process for setting up a registered charitable trust.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section examines other organisational structures:
companies,
co-operative companies,
industrial and provident societies,
five types of Māori land trusts.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section looks at:
functions,
registration.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section looks at winding up:
incorporated societies,
charitable trust boards and
companies.
Date updated: 17 November 2006
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This section lists:
publications and
online resources.
Date updated: 18 November 2006