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This tab gives a high level view of equivalent sections in the 3 constitutions referenced and a summary of wha'ts changed. Specifics can be found on the Detailed Changes page.
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WHF Prev SectionWHF New SectionNZHF SectionChange Summary Row in Detailed Change tab
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N/A Definitions and interpretationN/A Structure change. N/A
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NameDetails of the Federation Name No change 3
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Objects of the FederationPurpose and powersObjects of the FederationAligned with Sport NZ guidance. Addition of diversity and inclusion, integrity as specific purposes. 4
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Powers of the FederationBoard (6.1 Functions & Powers)Powers of the FederationNZHF more detailed (makes sense given broader remit). Have aligned WHF with Sport NZ guidance for Regions. 11
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 Common seal and contractingN/A Common seal and contracting Common Seal section removed. No longer mandatory and not seen as necessary for WHF. 33
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 MembershipMembersMembershipChange to move competion participants or representative players to Members (as opposed to Registered Players in prev. Member Clubs remain as Voting members, consistent with Prev & WHF. Member Club definition broadened to be less dependent on Wellington Club League. 5, 6
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N/A N/A Regional Associations N/AN/A
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Cessation of MembershipMembers (4.7 Ceasing to be Member )Cessation of MembershipAdditional criteria noted allowing Members to withdraw themselves, time to lapse. 7
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Annual General Meeting General MeetingsAnnual General Meeting Reworded to align with Sport NZ template but no material change in AGM / SGM structure and process.23-31
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Special General Meetings Special General Meetings
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N/A N/A SubscriptionsN/AN/A
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34PoliciesPoliciesSame as previous constitution and consistent with NZHF. 34
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High PerformanceN/A High PerformanceRemoved as believe for WHF this should be developed as a policy and sit outside of constitution. 35
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Voting General Meetings (5.14 -5.16)Voting Simplified voting structure to align with Sport NZ guidance. Continue to allow proxy as long as Chair receives notice prior to meeting. 12, 30
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The Executive CommitteeBoardThe Executive CommitteeReworded to align with Sport NZ template but no material change in board structure and process.10, 11, 12
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N/A Dispute resolutionDisciplinary actionNew mandatory requirement. No existing provision. WHF opted for simple process in constitution, with the intent to complement this with the adoption of a complaints policy. Constitution includes option for Board to refer complaints to NZHF where more appropriate - this is consistent with NZHF constitution. 22
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Powers of the Executive CommitteeOfficers’ Duties / Board Powers of the Executive Committee / Management
Aligned with Sport NZ guidance for Regional Associations - wording changed but no material change to procedure.
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Financial arrangements FinancesFinancial arrangementsConsistent with NZHF / Previous constitution - no material change to procedure. 20
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Income, benefit or advantage to be applied to objects Finances (9.5) Income, benefit or advantage to be applied to objects
Consistent with NZHF / Previous constitution - wording changed to align with Sport NZ guidance but no material change to procedure.
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Indemnifying of committee members and officers Indemnity and Insurance Indemnifying of committee members and officersConsistent with NZHF. Added option for WHF to take out insurance cover if deemed appropriate. 37
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Alteration of Rules AmendmentsAlteration of RulesSport NZ wording but consistent with prior constitution and NZHF. Noting Special Resolution is 75% so greater than 2/3 majority in previous version. 21
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N/A InterestsThe Executive Committee (15.16) New clause ensuring any Interests are disclosed. Consistent with Sport NZ guidance. 38
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Disposition of surplus assets Liquidation and removalDisposition of surplus assetsOutlines what happens if the WHF ceases to exist. No material change from current32
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N/AMatters not provided forManagementCatch all allowing the Board to determine any areas not covered within the constitution. 39
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N/ATransitionN/AOnly in new WHF constitution. Just outlines items relating to how we transition from the previous to new constition. Specifically how existing board members terms are treated to make sure we don't lose a full board at one AGM. 40
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