Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group

Membership & Participation

Membership

What would I need to do as a member?

How do I join PHBG’s Management Committee?

Questions?

Membership

Become a member of Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group!

As a member of PHBG, you are able to have a say in our operations by voting on key motions put forward by the Committee. Membership is free and membership responsibilities do not demand more than an hour or two of your time a month.

What would I need to do as a member?

Stay up-to-date and informed on PHBG activities
Attend one event a year
Vote when requested

There are no fees for joining PHBG’s membership. Any member is welcome to attend Committee meetings, which are held once a month, although you may not be able to vote. The Annual General Meeting is held once a year, usually in September or October.

Levels of membership

Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group has three different types of FREE membership. Member applications are cleared quarterly at committee meetings. If you wish to join the committee, you will need to submit your application in writing at least 28 days before the Annual General Meeting.

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Junior

Individuals younger than 16 years are eligible for a junior membership.

Junior members cannot vote at general meetings.

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Ordinary

Individuals who have a landholding within the PHBG operational area can apply for ordinary membership.

Applications for ordinary membership are assessed by the PHBG management committee.

Successful applicants will demonstrate adherence to the objects of the PHBG, as stated in its constitution.

An ordinary member is conferred one vote at a general meeting.

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Associate

Individuals who do not have a landholding within the PHBG operational area can apply for an associate membership.

Applications for associate membership are assessed by the PHBG managment committee.

This level of membership does not confer voting rights at general meetings.

An associate member can be appointed to a permanent or occasional sub-committee of the PHBG.

All members are automatically signed up for the PHBG e-newsletter. You will also be given a welcome pack that includes the PHBG code of conduct, key documents and links to resources.

How do I join PHBG’s Management Committee?

If you are not already a member, then you will need to apply for membership and be approved first. You then need to put yourself forward for Committee membership:

At least 28 days before the Annual General Meeting
In writing, with
A written statement by another member endorsing your application.

Questions?

Direct queries about membership or the committee to the Executive Officer's email.

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