Positions in a company limited by guarantee
A company limited by guarantee has a board of directors and special positions within the board of directors, like the Secretary. Our information sheet provides a basic overview of these positions, go to:
It is important to understand the legal duties of the key people involved in running a CLG. For information about the legal duties of officers in a community organisation, go to our section on Duties.
If you want information on setting up a CLG, go to Getting started > Setting up a company limited by guarantee.
Legislation
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This is a link to the legislation that governs companies limited by guarantee in Australia. The main provisions in relation to directors and company secretaries are set out in Chapter 2D of the Act.
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This is a link to the legislation which sets out the laws relating to workplace health and safety in Victoria.
Role and responsibilities of directors
Role and responsibilities of company secretary