MEMBERSHIP

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iQ Inc recognise & acknowledge the Arakwal people of Byron Bay as the original custodians of this land; & pays respect to their elders, past, present & future. iQ Inc has had a long & close relationship with the Arakwal people & agree to continue our close & consultative relationship.

The 2 categories of Annual Membership

  1. Associate
  2. Voting

Membership continues only if a member pays annual membership renewal by the 30th June in any year.
Membership Fees: (concession $40/ employed $60/ family $100) per year.

Become a Member

Please read the information below, download the iQ Inc membership application form here & return; & please feel free to contact us with any questions, e-mail or call 0414 779881.

Structure

Island Quarry Association Incorporated (iQ Inc) has adopted the structure shown below to manage the Island Quarry Reserve. Details of eligibility, roles and responsibilities of the members and the executive, and the interrelationships of these bodies is outlined below. This information is a summary of the full details as provided in the iQ Constitution / Model Rules of Association.

Island Quarry Association Incorporated (iQ Inc)

The incorporated body comprising those from the community who support the aims & objectives of iQ Inc

Membership

Role

  • to provide support to the ongoing maintenance, development & management of iQ Inc facilities, services & activities
  • to advise on management decisions as required

Composition

  • the Association comprises of Associate Members, Voting Members & Executive Committee

Responsibilities of Associate Members:

  • to support the iQ Inc aims & objectives
  • to follow iQ Inc Constitution/Model Rules of Association; & Policies
  • to support the iQ Inc executive & management in their duties
  • to support the ongoing maintenance, development & management of iQ Inc facilities, services & activities

Opportunities:

  • to participate in iQ Inc activities

Application and progression of membership:

  • all membership applications require a completed application form to be seconded by an executive member
  • associate membership applications will be assessed at the next General Meeting
  • all new members are initially classified as associate members
  • progression to voting membership requires demonstration of 12 months active involvement in the associations activities, including attendance at three general meetings, after which progression to Member (with full voting rights) will be assessed by the executive committee at the next AGM. (voting members will be notified of the date, time & location of meetings by email)

Responsibilities of Voting Members:

  • to be an active member
  • to participate in iQ Inc activities
  • to elect the iQ Inc Executive Committee
  • to support the iQ Inc aims & objectives
  • to follow iQ Inc Constitution/Model Rules & Policies
  • to support the iQ Inc executive & management in their duties
  • You need to attend 3 consecutive monthly meetings, prior to the 4th to be invited to vote.
  • to support the ongoing maintenance, development & management of iQ Inc facilities, services & activities

 

Island Quarry Association Incorporated (iQ Inc) Executive Committee

A member of the Executive Committee is elected by voting members of iQ Inc (re-election term: unlimited).

Role

  • to represent the iQ Inc voting members and associate members
  • to act as Corporate Crown Land Manager of the iQ Reserve
  • to act as a decision making body on behalf of the iQ Inc Voting Members and Associate members in respect of iQ Inc activities.

Composition (5 minimum / quorum of 3)

  • Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Committee Member(s), Ex officio Member(s)*Currently: Shane Rennie (Chair), Tim Rabbidge & Alex Polo (share Vice Chair & Exec Member roles), Bronwyn Kidd (Secretary)

Requirements of Executive Committee Members:

  • to attend any iQ Inc public meetings
  • to attend the iQ Inc Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • to provide iQ Inc Annual Report (to Dept Fair Trading)
  • to provide an annual report to the Minister as prescribed in section 122 of the Crown Lands Act 1989 via the Crown Reserve Reporting System (CRRS)

Responsibilities of Executive Committee Members:

  • to be active members
  • to attend iQ Inc meetings
  • to participate in iQ Inc activities/events
  • to encourage positive membership
  • to design and implement fundraising activities for the iQ Inc
  • to be available for enquiries as required
  • to ensure iQ Inc legal responsibilities are met

Rights:

  • the right to refuse membership applications for iQ Inc for any reason
  • the right to dismiss any committee member, following due procedure, for any reason
  • the right to approve or disapprove of any proposed iQ Inc activities; or activities associated with iQ Inc & iQ Inc managed facilities or services

Decision Making:

  • decisions are made through majority voting

Eligibility:

  • 1yr voting member of iQ Association

 

 iQ Inc Roles & Activities

  • Management of the Island Quarry Reserve

The Island Quarry Association Incorporated has been appointed by the NSW government as Crown Land Managers of the Island Quarry Reserve R.140104 for Tourist Facilities and Services.

The management of the iQ Reserve is guided by the adopted ‘iQ Plan of Management’. The Plan’s vision statement for the Reserve is “to create a model for sustainable living through environmental, economic and social activity”.

The Crown Land Managers (iQ Inc) aim is to rehabilitate the iQ Reserve and to demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices whilst protecting and enhancing its natural and scenic values. Through the incorporation of ESD principles, the aim is to create a community Arts & Eco venue which will foster local arts, new industries and sustainable technologies, whilst recognising and promoting the valuable cultural heritage that relates to our region.