Join the trust

Our vision for the future

Our vision is to build an engaged community that takes an active part in shaping the future, and being guardians/kaitiaki of the boat house and the jetty.

Four Pillars of Purpose

The Trust has four pillars of purpose for its membership:

  1. Bring the community together to enjoy the jetty and boat house and create new friendships on an inter-generational basis. 

  2. Give back to the community through partnerships with those who help disadvantaged people.

  3. Protect our treasures/toanga.

  4. Enhance and improve the jetty’s facilities and landscape.

Why be a member?

As a founding member of the new era, you will shape the future of the boat house. Benefits include:

  • Voting rights, for example the name of the boat house, logo, and certain renovation decisions.

  • Three social events a year to connect with other members.

  • Hiring rights for the building (only members will be able to hire it for events).

Giving back to the community

The Trust is looking to form partnerships with three or four organisations who will be able to use the facilities for free when supporting disadvantaged people experience the marine environment or use the facilities to provide education.

  • Purpose of membership

    The members of the Governors Bay Jetty Trust (the Trust) support the charitable purposes of the Trust and contribute to the advancement of its objectives as set out in the Trust Deed.

    Membership does not confer any right to personal benefit from the Trust’s funds or property beyond that permitted by the Charities Act 2005.

    Classes of membership

    Membership shall consist of:

    • Single members — individuals who have applied and been accepted as members.

    • Family members — two adults residing at the same address and their dependent children under the age of 18.

    • Honorary members — persons who have rendered notable service to the Trust or its charitable purposes, as determined by the Trustees.

    Application for membership

    Applications for membership must be made in writing (or by any form approved by the Trustees) and be accompanied by any applicable fee.

    The Trustees (or a membership subcommittee appointed by the Trustees) shall have discretion to approve or decline any application for membership.

    Membership fees

    The Trustees shall set annual membership fees for each class of membership before the start of each financial year.

    Membership fees are due on 1 July each year. A member who fails to pay within 2 months of the due date may have their membership suspended or terminated at the discretion of the Trustees.

    Rights of members

    Members are entitled to:

    • Attend and vote at general meetings of the Trust.

    • Receive invitations to participate in activities organised by the Trust.

    • Once constructed and operational, use the Trust’s boat house and facilities in accordance with the boat house terms of use adopted by the Trustees and as amended from time to time.

    • Receive notices, update and reports from the Trust.

    Family members have two votes at general meetings (one per adult).

    Honorary Members are not required to pay fees and may be granted voting rights at the discretion of the Trustees.

    Obligations of members

    Members must:

    • Support the charitable purposes of the Trust.

    • Comply with these rules and the boat house terms of use adopted by the Trustees and as amended from time to time.

    • Pay any membership fee promptly.

    Resignation and termination

    A member may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Trustees, but no refund will be given for any membership fees paid.

    The Trustees may suspend or terminate a membership if the member:

    • Acts in a manner seriously detrimental to the charitable purposes or reputation of the Trust.

    • breaches these membership rules or the boat house terms of use.

    The member shall have the right to be heard by the Trustees (or a committee appointed by them) before a final decision on suspension or termination is made.

    General meetings of members

    The Trustees may call a general meeting of members at any time to:

    on the activities and finances of the Trust.

    • Elect Trustees at the Annual General Meeting in accordance with the Trust Deed.

    • Consider any other matters relevant to the charitable purposes of the Trust.

    Notice of general meetings will be given to all members at least 21 day before the AGM.

    Alteration of membership rules

    These membership rules may be amended by resolution of the Trustees, subject to compliance with the Trust Deed and provided that no amendment may allow members to receive private pecuniary benefit.

    Dissolution

    In the event of the Trust being wound up, members shall not be entitled to any share of the Trust's assets.