STATUTORY RULES.
1957. No. 4.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE VETERANS’ RESIDENCES ACT 1953.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953.
Dated this 22nd day of February, 1957.
W. J. Slim
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Air.
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Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Regulations.
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Regulations.
Definitions.
2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“member” means a member of the Trust;
“the Act” means the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953;
“the Chairman” means the member appointed as the Chairman of the Trust under the next succeeding regulation but does not include a person appointed under the Act to be the deputy of the member who has been appointed as the Chairman;
“the Trust” means the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust established under the Act.
Appointment of Chairman.
3.—(1.) The Trust shall appoint one of its members to be the Chairman of the Trust.
(2.) The member so appointed holds office as the Chairman until his appointment is terminated by the Trust.
Presiding at meetings.
4.—(1.) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Trust at which he is present.
(2.) In the event of the absence of the Chairman from a meeting, the members present shall appoint one of their number to preside at that meeting.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1957.
4748/56.—Price 3d. 15/24.10.1956.
Convening of meetings.
5.—(1.) Subject to this regulation, meetings of the Trust shall be held at such times and places within the Commonwealth as the Chairman from time to time determines.
(2.) A meeting of the Trust for the purpose of appointing a Chairman may be hold at such time and place as are agreed upon by a majority of the members.
(3.) The Chairman shall, on receipt of a written request signed by the other members of the Trust, call a meeting of the Trust.
Quorum.
6. At a meeting of the Trust, two members constitute a quorum.
Voting.
7.—(1.) At a meeting of the Trust, each member of the Trust has one vote and, subject to this regulation, all questions shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present.
(2.) The Chairman or member presiding at the meeting has a deliberative vote only.
(3.) Where, at a meeting of the Trust, there is an equality of votes on a question, the question shall be deemed to have been decided in the negative.
Record of proceedings.
8. The Trust shall keep a record of all business transacted at its meetings.
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By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Regulations, enacted in 1957, serve as a set of rules under the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953, aimed at establishing the administrative framework for the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust. These regulations were introduced to address the need for a structured governance framework for the Trust, which was established to manage and operate residences for veterans of the Royal Australian Air Force. The regulations are designed to provide clarity and procedural guidance on the appointment of the Trust's Chairman, the convening and presiding of meetings, the requirements for a quorum, voting processes, and the maintenance of records of the Trust's proceedings. Enacted by the Governor-General in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, these regulations seek to ensure the efficient and orderly operation of the Trust in fulfilling its policy objective of providing suitable residential facilities for veterans.
Scope and Application
The Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Regulations, made under the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953, apply to the Trust established by the Act, specifically its members and the Chairman. These regulations govern the internal operations of the Trust, including the appointment of the Chairman, convening of meetings, and voting procedures. The regulations apply within the Commonwealth of Australia, meaning they cover activities within Australia’s federal jurisdiction. Notably, these regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds; instead, they focus on establishing the procedural framework for the Trust’s governance. Any further details or specific application of the Act might be extended or clarified through subordinate instruments, but within the provided text, these regulations primarily serve to outline the operational structure of the Trust.
Key Provisions
The Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Regulations, made under the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Act 1953, outline the governance and operational framework for the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences Trust (Regulation 2). Key provisions include the appointment of a Chairman of the Trust (Regulation 3), the procedures for presiding over meetings (Regulation 4), the convening of Trust meetings (Regulation 5), the determination of a quorum (Regulation 6), the rules for voting at meetings (Regulation 7), and the requirement to keep a record of proceedings (Regulation 8).
These Regulations impose several obligations on the Trust. Firstly, the Trust must appoint one of its members to serve as the Chairman (Regulation 3). The Chairman is responsible for presiding over meetings of the Trust when present (Regulation 4). Secondly, the Trust is required to hold meetings at times and places determined by the Chairman, with specific provisions for meetings to appoint a Chairman (Regulation 5). The Trust must also ensure that at least two members are present to constitute a quorum for decision-making at meetings (Regulation 6). Furthermore, each member of the Trust has one vote in meetings, with the Chairman or presiding member having a deliberative vote only, and decisions made by majority vote (Regulation 7). Lastly, the Trust is mandated to maintain a record of all business conducted at its meetings (Regulation 8).
There are no explicit provisions detailing offences, penalties, or consequences for breach within these Regulations. However, non-compliance with the Act or these Regulations could potentially lead to legal actions or administrative consequences under the general legal framework governing the Trust’s activities and the operation of the Royal Australian Air Force Veterans’ Residences.