Role of the Committee

The Committee is established to oversee the administration and compliance with the Deed of Licence and the Associations Incorporation Act and to ensure the proper running of Pandanus Park.

Committee Elections

Committee members are voted in for a 12 month period with the elections held at Pandanus Park at the Annual General Meeting on or about the 16th August each year.  The committee year runs from the AGM on or about the 16 August through to the following AGM.

Eligibility to be on the Committee

All nominees must be financial members (annual membership fee is $1) at the time of the election and for the year in which they will, if elected, be on the committee and MUST be Veterans – that is they must have DVA Qualifying Service.  Committee members are expected to attend Pandanus Park during the following season and in particular be present at the Annual General Meeting in the following season. They should also be prepared to travel to Cooktown out of the Pandanus season if a meeting with the Traditional Owners is required.

Eligibility to Vote for Committee Members

To be eligible to vote a person must be a financial member at the time of the voting, that is financial for the year in which the AGM is held.