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CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
WORKING GROUP
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Update Oct 2014
Heike Krausse
CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW WORKING GROUP
(CRWG)
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Consists of a representative group of ADEA
members and Board executives who have
experience in National/State governance and/or
constitutional development or by-law changes.
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Current members: Jan Alford, Carol DeGroot,
Heike Krausse (Chair), Fiona McIvor, John
Michailidis, Jayne Lehmann, Joanne Ramadge
(Secretariat)
PURPOSE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
WORKING GROUP
Identify inconsistencies within the Constitution
and By-laws
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Identify where changes can improve the
governance of ADEA
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Identify what specific changes need to be made
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Make recommendations to the Board
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MAIN CLAUSE CHANGE/REVIEWS TO DATE
Principle Objects:
To more accurately reflect ADEA’s role with
flexibility for the future.
MAIN CLAUSE CHANGE/REVIEWS TO DATE
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Memberships:
 Eligibility and allowance for international and expanded
professional acknowledgement memberships
 Pro rata fees return if required
Issues related to reprimand, suspension, expulsion and
appeal:
 to ensure process is impartial, equitable and
transparent.
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MAIN CLAUSE CHANGE/REVIEWS TO DATE
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Simplification and clarification of members right to call and
notice for meetings.
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Clarification to ensure proportional representation of
members
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Reduce risk of potential conflict of interest when voting
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Clarification of voting entitlements and proxy vote process
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Use of technology for voting
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
It is important that there is a mechanism for all
members to comment on and have any queries
responded to in a efficient and effective way.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
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Communication on the constitutional changes has
been facilitated by:
o ADEA weekly newsletter
o ADEA webpage: Members section
• Update articles in the ADE June, August and
November 2014
• Branch Chair and CEO meetings (Teleconferences)
• Power-point presentations available for State branch
meetings
• Email address: [email protected]
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