Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1952. No. 50

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE SERVICES TRUST FUNDS

ACT 1947-1950.*

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 Services Trust Funds Act 1947-1950.

Dated this twenty-second

day of May, 1952.

W. J. McKell

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Air.

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Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Regulations.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Regulations.

Definitions.

2. In those Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“ Chairman ” means the Chairman of trustees ;

“ the Fund ” means the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund established under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947-1950 ;

“ trustees ” means the trustees for the time being of the Fund.

Meetings.

3. A meeting of the trustees may be convened by the Chairman at such times as the Chairman considers necessary, and shall be convened by him upon the written request of at least two trustees.

Quorum.

4. At any meeting of the trustees, three trustees shall constitute a quorum, and may exercise and perform all or any of the powers, functions and duties of the trustees.

Deputy Chairman.

5.—(1.) The trustees may elect one of their number to be deputy chairman.

(2.) The deputy chairman may, in the absence of the Chairman, exercise and perform all or any of the powers, functions and duties of the Chairman.

Chairman to preside at meetings.

6.—(1.) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the trustees at which he is present, and, in the event of the absence of the Chairman and deputy chairman from any meeting, the trustees present at the meeting shall appoint one of their number to preside at that meeting.

(2.) The person presiding at a meeting of the trustees shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, functions and duties of the Chairman.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1952.

1568.—Price 3d.              9/24.4.1951.


Voting.

7.—(1.) At any meeting of the trustees, each trustee shall have one vote, and all questions shall be decided by a majority of votes.

(2.) At any meeting of the trustees, the Chairman, deputy chairman, or person presiding at the meeting shall have a deliberative vote, and, in the event of an equality of votes, shall also have a easting vote.

Resolutions.

8. Any resolution passed by a majority of votes at a meeting of the trustees shall be a resolution of the trustees.

Secretary.

9. The trustees may appoint a secretary to assist thorn in the management and administration of the Fund, and the secretary shall perform such duties in connexion therewith as the trustees direct.

Regional committees.

10.—(1.) A member of a regional committee shall hold office during the pleasure of the trustees.

(2.) A regional committee shall advise the trustees on matters relating to the Fund referred to it by the trustees, and shall carry out such duties in connexion therewith as the trustees determine.

Chairman of regional committee.

11.—(1.) There shall be a chairman of each regional committee who shall be appointed by the trustees.

(2.) The trustees may terminate the appointment of a chairman of a regional committee at any time.

Meetings of regional committees.

12. A meeting of a regional committee may be convened by the chairman of the regional committee at any time, and shall be convened upon the written request of at least two members.

Voting.

13.—(1.) At any meeting of a regional committee, each member shall have one vote, and all questions shall be decided by a majority of votes.

(2.) At any meeting of a regional committee, the chairman of the regional committee shall have a deliberative vote, and, in the event of an equality of votes, shall also have a casting vote.

(3.) At any meeting of a regional committee, three members shall constitute a quorum.

Deputy Chairman of regional committees.

14.—(1.) A regional committee may appoint one of its number to be deputy chairman of that regional committee.

(2.) The deputy chairman of a regional committee may, in the absence of the chairman, exercise all or any of the powers of the chairman of that regional committee.

Chairman to preside at meetings.

15.—(1.) The chairman of a regional committee shall preside at all meetings of the regional committee at which he is present, and in the event of the absence of the chairman and deputy chairman of a regional committee from any meeting, the members present at the meeting shall appoint one of their number to preside at that meeting.

(2.) The person presiding at a meeting of a regional committee shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, functions and duties of the chairman of a regional committee.

Liability of members of regional committee.

16. A person holding office as a member of a regional committee shall not be personally liable for anything bona fide done or omitted to be done by him as holder of that office, and shall not be entitled to receive from the Fund any remuneration for any work done by him in relation to that office other than out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by him in the exercise of his powers or functions under these Regulations.

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Regulations were enacted in 1952 under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947-1950 to provide a structured governance framework for the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Minister of State for Air, to ensure effective management and administration of the Fund. The primary policy objective behind these regulations is to establish clear roles and responsibilities for trustees and regional committees, ensuring that the Fund is managed efficiently and in the best interest of its beneficiaries. The regulations outline procedures for meetings, quorums, voting, and the appointment of key personnel, providing a robust administrative structure that aligns with the overarching goals of the Services Trust Funds Act.

Scope and Application

The Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Regulations, made under the Services Trust Funds Act 1947-1950, govern the management and administration of the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund. These regulations apply to the trustees of the Fund, the Chairman of the trustees, and members of regional committees appointed to advise on matters relating to the Fund. The regulations outline the procedures for convening and conducting meetings of the trustees and regional committees, establish the quorum requirements, voting procedures, and the powers of the chairmen. Additionally, the regulations permit the trustees to appoint a secretary to assist in the administration of the Fund and provide for the immunity from personal liability for members of regional committees performing their duties in good faith. The regulations extend to the Commonwealth of Australia, applying federally and are not explicitly excluded or restricted through subordinate instruments, unless otherwise specified in the parent Act or subsequent legislation.

Key Provisions

The Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund Regulations (1952) establish the framework for the governance and administration of the Royal Australian Air Force Welfare Trust Fund, as per the Services Trust Funds Act 1947-1950. These regulations detail the roles and responsibilities of trustees, the procedures for meetings, voting mechanisms, and the appointment of key positions. Trustees (section 2) are defined as those who manage the Fund, with the Chairman (section 2) being the lead trustee who convenes meetings (section 3) and presides over them (section 6). Meetings of trustees can be called by the Chairman or upon the request of at least two trustees (section 3), and a quorum is established as three trustees (section 4). Voting at these meetings is conducted with each trustee having one vote, and the Chairman or presiding officer having a casting vote in case of a tie (section 7). The trustees have the authority to appoint a secretary (section 9) to assist in the management and administration of the Fund. The regulations also outline the structure and responsibilities of regional committees (sections 10-16). Members of regional committees hold their positions at the discretion of the trustees and are tasked with advising the trustees on matters related to the Fund (section 10). Each regional committee is chaired by an individual appointed by the trustees, who can be removed from their position at any time (section 11). Meetings of regional committees are convened by the chairman or upon the written request of at least two members (section 12), and decisions are made by majority vote, with the chairman having a casting vote in the event of a tie (section 13). Regional committee members are not personally liable for their actions in their official capacity (section 16) and are not entitled to any remuneration beyond out-of-pocket expenses (section 16). While the regulations themselves do not explicitly state offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches, any violations of these provisions would likely be addressed under the overarching Services Trust Funds Act 1947-1950, or other relevant legislation. Breaches of trust or mismanagement could potentially result in legal actions, penalties, or other civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The specific penalties would be determined by the courts or relevant authorities in accordance with the applicable laws at the time.

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