The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 is the result of a reform process that started in 2011, and it reflects the principles of modern good governance, and many of its provisions echo those relating to companies. The 1908 Act is still in force, and section 256 of the 2022 Act provides for the making of Orders-in-Council […]
The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 According to comic Tom Lehrer, “Be Prepared” is the Boy Scouts’ marching song. That clarion call should have been resounding in the ears of all societies and New Zealand lawyers since 2015 when the Exposure Draft Incorporated Societies Bill (to replace the Incorporated Societies Act 1908) was published for […]
Transition to the new Act The 1908 Act is still in force, and section 256 of the 2022 Act provides for the making of Orders-in-Council to bring the balance of the 2022 Act into force and to facilitate the orderly implementation of 2022 Act. In simple terms, there is no immediate change affecting existing and […]
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