a) The members of the Association shall be members of the Association immediately prior to incorporation together with such other people and organisations as the Board of DIrectors admits to membership.

b) Membership is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who accept the objects and rules of the Association.

c) Members have voting rights.

d) Those applying for membership shall have their application nominated by one member.

e) The Board shall determine whether or not to accept an application for membership. The Board is not required to supply reasons for accepting or rejecting an application for membership.

f) A register of members shall be kept by the Association showing the name, address and date of commencement of membership for each member. Provision for noting the cessation of membership shall also be contained in the register.

g) Membership shall cease upon resignation, expulsion, or failure to renew membership within three months of the due date.

h) Membership renewal shall fall due on the first day of the Annual General Meeting of the Association. The financial year of the Association shall run from 1st July to 30th June, or such period as is determined by the committee.

Constitution 8 September 1998