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2017-2018
ANNUAL REPORT
Sylvan Glades Inc.
Formerly Monbulk & District Elderly Persons Homes
Sylvan Glades Inc.
A0018483C ABN 51 445 386 189 P.O. Box 90, Monbulk VIC 3793
Tel: 03 9752 1806 Email: [email protected] www.sylvanglades.com.au
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Postal: PO Box 90, Monbulk VIC 3793
Registered Address: 15 Anderson Road, Monbulk VIC 3793
Telephone: 03 9752 1806
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sylvanglades.com.au
Location: 15 Anderson Road, Monbulk VIC 3793 and 425 Monbulk Road Monbulk Vic 3793
A special place - In a special environment
The ideal of beauty is
simplicity and tranquillity.”
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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Our mission
Our vision
The principal purpose of the Association is to provide quality independent living at an
affordable price for members of the community who are 55 years or older, have retired
from full time employment, able to live independently and:
to directly provide a recreation area to enhance the quality of life for people
living within the village;
to maintain a safe environment;
to develop and maintain a sustainable organization;
to maintain best practice now and into the future;
to work in partnership with members of the community and other agencies to Improve
the quality of life of those who live in the village and the Association will be run on a
"not for profit" basis
Original vision from 1970’s as stated in 1999 Constitution document
The object of the Home shall be-
a) To provide charitable relief to aged persons by providing permanent facilities
for their daily accommodation and care within the institution, stipulating that,
in premises, for which a grant under the Commonwealth Aged or Disabled
Persons' Homes Act 1954 has been received, only aged persons as defined in
that Act will be admitted.
b) To ascertain the needs and plan services which, in the Committee's opinion
will provide for the economic, social and recreational well-being of the residents.
c) To do all things as are conducive or incidental to the attainment of the
above objects or any part of them.
Our History
Sylvan Glades began as MONBULK ELDERLY PEOPLE'S HOMES through the initiative
of local residents, Rotary Club of Monbulk and Greg Keogh, the local Monbulk Medical
Doctor.
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Our Robin Boyd Connection: -
A sense of experimentation was developing in the 60s and Boyd was commissioned
by Lend Lease to design their Appletree Hill Estate in Glen Waverley, Isador Majid’s
visionary Fountain Gate Estate on the fringes at Narre Warren and an Elderly persons
Village in Monbulk.
So, our early homes were constructed and were designed by the premier Australian
Architect, Robin Boyd. Recognizing the need to provide affordable accommodation
for elderly people within their community, a group of local Residents established a
Committee to develop and later manage this community owned facility. Robin Boyd
was commissioned to master plan the chosen site, providing for 32 units and a
Community Centre. As funds were sourced, 18 units were progressively completed
to Boyd's original designs, in five stages, by 1973. The complex was finally
completed by another architect after Boyd's death. Today there are 29 individual
homes, about half being two bedrooms and the others one bedroom.
The Committee has a balanced membership of five community members and 2
Resident members. Our Rules has this balance fixed at the ratio of Community
members to Residents, although this was not how the original Committee was formed.
There are happy relationships at Sylvan Glades, with harmonious connections
between Residents and a sense of community with the Committee and wider Monbulk
and district Community.
Sylvan Glades has provided a home for many local people and the commitment is to
ensure that the success of the past 40+ years is maintained.
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CONTENTS
Our mission 3
Our vision 3
Our history 4
Section 1 – An overview of Sylvan Glades Inc
About us 7
Our people 8
Section 2 – Governance
Structure & management 10
President’s report 11
Secretary’s Report 12-13
Our Objectives and Activities 13
Waste Water & Treatment Plant Report 14-15
Section 3 – Our Finances
Treasurer’s report 16-19
Village maintenance and unit rectifications report 2018 19
Responsible persons’ declaration 20 - 21
All registered charities must meet the following obligations to the ACNC.
Listed and Certifications 22
Register of Responsible Persons Statement 22
Record Keeping Checklist 23
Risk Management Certification 24
Certification of Governance Standards 25
Auditor’s statement [Separate PDF of Financial Reports] 26
Financial statements 26 - 32
Section 4 – Our other important information 33
Acknowledgements 33
How you can help 33
Contact us 33
Financial Reports [See Separate PDF]
Section 1 An Overview of Sylvan Glades Inc
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Section 1 An Overview of Sylvan Glades Inc
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ABOUT US
Section 1 An Overview of Sylvan Glades Inc
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OUR PEOPLE
Board members/Trustees
Name Position Dates acted
(if not for whole year)
Philippa Kalkipsakis President Full Year
Dorothy Petrie [Vice- President Full Year
Raymond Yates Secretary/Treasurer Full Year
Cheryl Hibgame Community Member Full Year
Doug Elliott Resident Member Full Year
Les Brett Resident Member Full Year
Terrence McMullan Community Member Resigned March 2018
Executive Officer
Liane Paynter
All Board Members/Committee are volunteers
Philippa Kalkipsakis
President
Dorothy Petrie
Ray Yates Secretary/Treasurer
Cheryl Hibgame
Community Member
Les Brett
Resident Member
Terrence McMullan
Community Member
Photo not available
Doug Elliott
Resident Member
Liane Paynter
Executive Officer
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SECTION 2 GOVERNANCE
STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT
Sylvan Glades Inc is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Sylvan Glades is governed by its Constitution as a Not for Profit Charity registered organization community organization.
The organization, being community based, is administered by a Committee of Management. Committee members are
appointed according to our Association rules. The duties. Among other requirements, include:
• maintaining the association’s financial viability
• ensuring the association's purposes are being achieved
• keeping up to date with legal requirements
• signing contracts on the association’s behalf.
• Maintenance and of all assets and buildings and utilities
Specifically, committee members’ functions under the Act include:
• ensuring an annual general meeting is held within five months of the end of the association’s financial
year
• submitting a financial statement that covers the full financial year, which gives a ‘true and fair’ view of
the association’s financial affairs, to members at the annual general meeting
• overseeing the association’s financial affairs. This includes making sure the association does not continue
to operate if it is insolvent
• appointing a new secretary within 14 days, if the position becomes vacant
• returning all documents that belong to the association within 28 days of ceasing to be a committee
member.
AND
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY -SEE PAGE 31
FINANCE MANGEMENT POLICY – SEE PAGE 33
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President’s Annual Report for AGM 2018.
Our Association is running smoothly. Protocols regarding the general running of the Village are working. Both last year
and this year we have picked up numerous areas where maintenance has not been attended to in a timely manner. These
problems are now being addressed. It is a game of catch-up and at the same time we are focusing on the general
maintenance that will always appear, usually at inconvenient times for the Resident!
There have been some stressful times with mediation running its course. Such happenings take valuable time and effort
that we would prefer to use in concentrating on matters of importance to the whole Village Community.
We have said goodbye to some Residents over the past year. David Morris, Ann Rickard, Iris Marriott, Sheila and Gordon
Pearce, Jean Dekkers and Dot Fitzgibbon. I understand they have all settled into their new homes. We wish them well.
Meanwhile, we now have some new Residents and I hope they are settling in and enjoying what the Village has to offer.
These are Ilona Schumann, Bob & Marie Barnbrook, Alan Rutherford, Marianne Kovassy, Trish Van Bremen. Joy
Southall and Gayen Hawes, Ron Sheppard with Steve Pollock about to join us. We are delighted to welcome you all.
Terence McMullan, a Community member on the Committee, resigned for health reasons but is still interested in our slow
but steady progress. We have recently added a new Community member to our list, Patrick Murray. He works in a
similar field but would like to give back to the community so is eager to join our Committee.
Thank you to my fellow Committee members. I know you work tirelessly for the Village! Ray Yates as Treasurer/acting
Secretary spends an enormous amount of time organising our monthly and yearly Financial Statements and ensures we
are aware of the state of our bank accounts. He also guides and supports me in so many ways. Thank you Ray.
Cheryl Hibgame and Dorothy Petrie fit into the Committee very well and fill all sorts of gaps needing attention. They
have swapped roles, with Cheryl to become Vice President as she is more readily available than Dorothy who has family
commitments. I thank you both for your help and support.
Les Brett and Doug Elliott have been invaluable members of the Committee fulfilling their roles as Resident members
most ably. Les keeps the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) working smoothly and is on top of things if something
goes wrong. Both Doug and Les have helped anyone in the Village at a moment’s notice. I ask you not to turn to our
Resident Committee members unless you have an emergency. Independent Living means you should have others to
contact if you need help. Thank you, Doug, and Les. You have worked tirelessly for many years.
And Liane Paynter. Yes, she is paid and works for every cent (and then some!). She can be seen around the Village
almost daily and co-ordinates Trades so that their comings and goings fit in to the overall scheme. No small task. She
protects these people fearlessly and is most upset if any are treated harshly. Remember these people are doing the job we
have asked them to do so talk to us if you need information. Thankyou Liane.
One final message: We are volunteers. We do not receive any renumeration other than satisfaction in helping others.
Thank you to all those in the Village who understand this.
Philippa Kalkipsakis
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
Sylvan Glades is a good institution. We are surrounded by superb residents and volunteers. The communities of Monbulk
need it. Talking about its privatization is immature and inexperienced which is the direction it was heading. And it is not
helped by ignorant verbal outbreaks.by certain people who by their comments show a complete misunderstanding of the
nature of Sylvan Glades
The effect of those remarks had the potential to cripple this community organization if left unchallenged.
Sylvan Glades Committee has never denied nor displayed a lack of honesty about its own flaws and the culture developed
is worthy of any organization and serves the body well. An institution that is genuinely strong will confront its strengths
and its defects, not cultivate a victimhood while prosecuting a cultural crusade.
It has worked with diligence and achieved a strategic transformation of the body by: -
• restructure the governance of Sylvan Glades and continues to fine tune and introduce new and better procedures;
• established a strong financial strategy and policy;
• modernised the accounting policies and implemented strong recording of financial transactions which are
regarded by our Accountant as a superior model
• carried out an audit of the records of the organization
o and carried extensive filing of crucial records
o Protected vital records and secured safe custody of those
• Appointed an Executive Officer to ensure a professional, and coherent management of activities and assets
• Effective Sharing of Goals. As a healthy organization shares its business goals with employees at every level of
the organization.
o Great Teamwork
o High Morale.
o Handles Poor Performance.
o Understands Risks
o Adapts to Opportunities and Changes
o Strong Leadership
Our President has displayed very good leadership and created a vigorous, positive and coherent Committee team.
Good leadership is one of the main characteristics of a healthy organization. As a Committee we know how to function
together.
When correction is needed, we undertake action.
We confront issues instead of ignoring them.
For we know such corrective actions improve performance.
Understandings of Risks
Healthy organizations understand the risks they are open to and take the necessary steps to protect themselves against
them. When an event happens due to organizational risks, a healthy organization learns from the event. We use precaution
but understand that risks are necessary to facilitate growth.
Adapting to Opportunities and Changes
We know how to recognize and seize good opportunities. Healthy organizations always look for opportunities to grow.
They also know how to adapt to technological or operational changes. We try to stay ahead or in line with changes in the
industry and Village environment.
Clearly Defined Structures
We have developed a sense of order and organizational structure. The structure and order of the organization does not
limit innovation and growth
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We have developed coherent and compliant Policies
Organizations such as ours create and implement policies that are readily available to all. Healthy organizations follow
the policies and regulations of local, state and federal governments.
OUR OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
• Keeping the Dream of a community project
• Maintaining the uniqueness of Sylvan Glades as social & affordable properties
• Maintaining the Improved Property and Governance Management
• Maintaining a Respectful independent home environment
• Strong financial approaches to encompass economic and social development
• Maintaining and growing, the social and affordable housing concept of the creators of SG and Robin
Boyd and others
Our present generation has a duty to preserve it for the next generation
R L Yates Secretary
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ANNUAL REPORT - SYLVAN GLADES WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (W.W.T.P.) (Sewage)
From: Les Brett (Committee Member)
This report covers the management and performance of the WWTP - Waste Water
Treatment Plant (Sewage), which is a critical component of Sylvan Glades
Retirement Village infrastructure. It must be maintained and operated properly, to treat all of the waste water and
sewage for the entire village, in a reliable fail-safe manner. A major failure of this plant or the ability to effectively treat
sewage would be a very serious issue.
I offered and accepted the responsibility for managing and operating the WWTP.
To do this effectively, I initiated and carried out a comprehensive program of research, including extensive testing and
consultation, with qualified waste water treatment engineers, specialist equipment suppliers and service providers, testing
laboratories and the EPA (Environment Protection Authority).
To support this step, the committee agreed with me that we needed to take ownership, full control and responsibility of
the WWTP and use a more scientific approach to manage the operational requirements for the WWTP. I considered this
would provide us a more proactive approach rather than a reactive one, as had been done in the past, when we relied on
trade services and plumbers, who did not have the necessary knowledge or expertise needed.
In the past, we relied on people who were not suitably qualified to solve certain problems. We now know some of the
actions taken in the past, were inappropriate and the valuable information gained from this experience, has helped me to
develop new and better protocols.
This process has involved a great deal of my time and effort and I am very pleased to report it has produced a very
successful outcome. It provided me with necessary knowledge which Sylvan Glades Inc. has not previously had and a
sound understanding about the science and best practices needed to properly operate the WWTP. The result is that our
WWTP is now reliably and effectively operating very well, now that I understand how to keep it in running in a healthy
mode.
Also, we need to meet the EPA environmental standards as set out in the Sylvan Glades Inc; EPA Licence. I now check
the WWTP every couple of days and also weekly, quarterly and annually. This checking process involves many things
including arranging and supervising the physical testing of the waste water and laboratory tests, to be done every three
months, or if and when a problem arises. I also replenish chlorine in the disinfection tank a few times per week and do
many other tasks.
Sylvan Glades are legally required to report our test results to EPA on an annual basis, or if we fail to meet a particular
standard, at any time.
I am pleased (and proud) to be able to report, that we have consistently met all required EPA standards against our
WWTP Licence, for 2017/2018. This result has officially been reported in the APS (Annual Performance Statement)
submitted to the EPA, as required by law. This outcome is personally very satisfying, for me personally and is an
excellent 100% compliance result for Sylvan Glades.
By promoting our Not for Profit status, I was also able to negotiate assistance (at no-charge) from experienced Waste
Water Engineer’s (Ms Kayleen White – SMEC) & (Simon Jaski - By Jas Engineering) and also some great help from
many other people, too many to mention here. They all generously helped me assess our WWTP condition and
performance and develop a program to get the WWTP operating to the plant’s maximum capability.
These generous people have been immensely thanked, for all of their valuable help and time and the expert advice they
gave. The long-term benefits to us are invaluable and the cost savings to Sylvan Glades Inc., if we had to pay for this,
would have been in the many-many thousands of dollars.
Along with all of this happening, E.P.A. then formerly advised Sylvan Glades, that higher standards need to be met by
early 2018. The EPA said that our old protocols and some management practices required significant improvements.
This was because EPA are now required by the Victorian Government, to greatly improve their environmental protection
activities and policing standards. EPA has to more closely monitor all organisation’s waste levels and the effectiveness of
waste treatment and protocols for disposal of all types of waste, including Sewage and Waste Water Treatment systems.
Because of the new EPA requirements and initiatives I took, the Committee then approved my proposal to formally
engage Ms Kayleen White, for a fee, to assist with the optimization of the WWTP performance.
Kayleen & I worked closely for many months and conducted a thorough review of the operation and performance of the
Waste Water Treatment Plant. This involved extensive on –site and hands-on scientific trials and outside laboratory
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testing. This gave me the ability to make ongoing adjustments to the system and to also modify part of the plant. This
work has proved very successful and resulted in Sylvan Glades meeting every new protocol and standard that EPA
require of us and also to meet our Licence conditions.
A comprehensive WWTP Standard Operating Procedures and Operations and Maintenance Manual has also been
produced (with a lot of input from me) by Kayleen White - SMEC. The next page is the front page from this manual and
the full manual can be viewed upon request. This is a permanent manual for me to now use (and for Sylvan Glades Inc. to
use into the future) on a daily basis, covering every aspect of the management procedures & practices required to achieve
the EPA standards.
This ensures best practice protocols can be followed, to successfully operate and control the performance of the WWTP,
now and for the long term.
All of these activities and efforts were very time consuming, which presented a challenging but great learning experience
for me. But, most importantly, it has achieved successful outcomes from pursuing the objectives that I had set.
I am now finalising further information, which will be made available to everyone in the near future, relating to
substances that can adversely impact the performance of the WWTP. This information will better inform Residents and
Visitors, about some practical ways that we can all help prevent failures occurring
with the WWTP, by avoiding use of certain substances. Along with the Committee, I look forward to engaging and
working with everyone on this.
Your support will greatly assist me and the committee, to keep the WWTP working well now and for a long time in future
and your support will be much appreciated.
Committee of Management Member - Sylvan Glades Inc. Les Brett - Outstanding Work on WWTP
Operational Manual produced in 2017-18 Full manual 60 pages and accepted by EPA
This is the front Cover
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SECTION 3 OUR FINANCES
TREASURER’S REPORT
Many Treasurers begin their Annual Report with the words “It is with pleasure I present the Annual etc”
I cannot use such words because while there are some small positive signs I am not to a stage of finding it a pleasure to
report.
I do this report because I am required by laws to do so.
This community organization must meet and accord through your committee such compliance requirements as: -
• Consumer Affairs Victoria reporting
• Australian Charity Commission laws and reporting obligations
• Australian Taxation Office Law
• Yearly documentation of: -
o Fire Safety compliance
▪ Including fire equipment
▪ Smoke detectors
o EPA compliance
▪ Waste water and Treatment plants standards
▪ And report three monthly with testing analysis
▪ And an Annual Certification
o Servicing of all appliances
o Electrical safety compliance
o Plumbing safety compliance
o Financial compliance of ASIC and incorporated laws
o Register of interests
All of which are demanding and critical to the survival and legality of Sylvan Glades.
Overriding these demands is the crucial responsibility to manage the funds in a proper fiduciary manner.
On behalf of the Committee I am the person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust for Sylvan Glades finances.
Typically, a fiduciary prudently person takes care of money or other assets in a legal capacity to a range of parties., I, for
example, am entrusted, on behalf of the Committee, the safekeeping and/ or investment of Sylvan Glades funds.
Likewise, together with Committee we are considered fiduciaries under applicable statutes and laws.
In a fiduciary relationship, one person, in a position of vulnerability, justifiably vests confidence, good faith, reliance, and
trust in another whose aid, advice, or protection is sought in some matters.
In such a relationship, good conscience always requires us to act for the sole benefit and interest of the one who trusts.
The Committee is rigid and compliant in these duties all done in a voluntary capacity.
There are times when because of Sylvan Glades demands on our times, our skills and our commitment, all of us could
walk away from this pressure and responsibility.
Our families have suffered much from Committee members on SG matters but have supported us in the dedication to
have for this community asset remain just that.
The plans we introduced just over 2 years ago are beginning to produce leverage of the overall financial position but as
we have planned, this is a long-term approach and the gains are small incremental steps. We now have a reasonably
positive outlook.
However, we need to be able to score more leverage in the coming twelve months. And those signs are very much better
than last year.
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We don’t need the challenges of the impost of heavy infrastructure costs that we have had this year and will have to
endure in this twelve month such as: -
• Heavy Reinstatement costs of some residences
• Ageing roofing costs
• Poor building works of the past not being done to regulations
• And, replacement of ageing utilities
I and you, as well, need to be knowledgeable of the work of the committee and President Philippa whose dedicated
commitment is such a monumental example to all.
Les Brett. His work on the Waste Water Treatment Plant has delivered a scientifically brilliant overview.
He has produced a properly dedicated maintenance manual which now has been accepted by EPA, Overseen and
implemented the key requirements of EPA through the actions of that manual
He has saved, on my estimation, over $60,000 in costs by doing this but his contribution goes even further.
The continued experienced and measured contributions of Dorothy and Doug remains a core link in the success of SG
And along comes Cheryl Hibgame to the Committee. She has been a major asset as a Committee member. We need more
like her.
Let me be clear. one person can never run an organisation such as Sylvan Glades. All of us will have strengths and -
weaknesses, interests and blank spots. The key is to assemble a team with complementary skills and interests.
The challenge is to respond to these budget constraints and to focus on what is most important, in contrast to what has
been and have cohesive strategies to return SG to a viable community organization.
The hope is that the directions will focus on providing trustworthy and varied output and the board understands its role in
supporting the organization,
It is completely appropriate for board members to seek reporting on programming strategy or the attainment of specified
standards. After all, SG board must meet its obligations under the legislation.
The various Acts places clear and direct duties on the board — meaning the President, and every board member.
They are legally required to ensure that SG is compliant with all appropriate Acts and regulations.
The overarching narrative, though, concerns the division between the maintenance of SG Assets and the financial
viability of it. It is a battle we are constantly involved
It’s the agility, the inventiveness, the sheer energy of one cause surfacing after another with the discovery of building
works needing attention that has the effect of intimidating our equilibrium.
Which is not to say we can’t handle issues; it’s just that there is a continual barrage of challenges.
We will never give up. Is our desire being still there? YES
Having watched for some time now, I have come to a not too startling conclusion-. Within the Village there’s “micro-
aggression”, “toxic masculinity”, “unconscious bias”, and the list goes on.
The verbal missiles launched towards other Residents and the Committee, detract from and impinge on all our foci and its
effects the wellness and wellbeing of the Village. These must stop.
The Committee has acted strongly on this issue and still will continue to do so. We will not stand by and observe any
Resident being bullied, put down and verbally abused. It is just not on.
As Thucydides understood better than most - “The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must”. This is
not Sylvan Glades we are all equal and must be equally respected
Recourse has been implemented.
R L Yates
Treasurer
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And because you, the members and we the Committee, we will find the work we have to do is not hard
if we have small teams and work together
And don’t find fault find a Solution
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VILLAGE MAINTENANCE AND UNIT RECTIFICATIONS REPORT 2018
In the past 12 months Sylvan Glades has certainly been a hype of activity with regards to unit maintenance and unit
rectifications.
With the re-introduction of annual unit inspections in October 2017, we were able to take a pro-active step forward with
preventative maintenance for the village. In the ensuing months roofs were checked, posts replaced, plenty of patching
and painting, and a plethora of maintenance items were conducted which had been outstanding for some years.
A number of trades were tried and retired, and an effective working group was assembled to tackle the challenge of keeping
our buildings in good repair. Trades were required to present their ABN and insurance details, and provision of compliance
certificates for required installations, so that we are compliant for insurance purposes.
I presented the Committee with a Maintenance Timetable for the year, which we schedule at the Committee Meetings and
thus we now have regular clearance of roof gutters, drains, fire prevention annual checks and annual heater and CO testing
of all gas heaters.
With the introduction of Work Order books, and monthly reporting by myself to the Committee, all maintenance and
rectification work is planned and budgeted in advance, with live reports on all unit items and costs recorded from quote to
finalisation.
Since July 2017 I have finalised the rectifications for Unit 4, Unit 8, Unit 11, Unit 14, Unit 15, Unit 23 and Unit 7, which
when I write, this tells me I probably should do a TV show! Unit 3 is 75% completed and then it is on to Unit 10. Each
unit has presented a number of different hurdles, but we have managed to rise to each challenge. With Unit 1 and 2 being
built 50 years ago, and units 3-8 following in the early 70’s a number of building techniques have caused us a few concerns,
so some modifications will ensue.
Unit 10, which has had a history with water problems and termites will be the biggest challenge for 2019, but now that it
has been stripped back to bare bones and the soil build up removed with some drainage gone in, with more to follow, and
termite treatments , we will endeavour to bring it back to life for our the next incoming resident
With the implementation of protocols for maintenance requests, departure notices, welcome packs for the new residents,
etc. I believe that I have helped support the Committee in its journey to achieve some basic business procedures which will
enable all of the present and future residents and committees to sustain our unique Retirement Village, Sylvan Glades.
I would like to thank the Committee for giving me the opportunity to assist them in these areas as well as my secretarial
and administration roles and most importantly I would like to thank the residents who have made this year an enjoyable
one. The cups of tea, chats, plant cuttings, smiles and pearls of wisdom, are always a lovely addition to my days at Sylvan
Glades – thank you.
Liane Paynter
Executive Officer
18th October 2018
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Responsible persons’ declaration – per section 60.15 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits
Commission Regulation 2013
The responsible persons declare that in the responsible persons’ opinion:
(a) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the registered entity is able to pay all of its debts, as and when they
become due and payable; and
(b) the financial statements and notes satisfy the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits
Commission Act 2012.
Signed in accordance with subsection 60.15(2) of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Regulation
2013.
Responsible person1 Responsible persons’ declaration
I, Raymond Yates
of 93 Olinda-Monbulk Road-Olinda Victoria 3788
declare that:
• I am not disqualified from managing a corporation, within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and
• I have not been disqualified by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner at any time during the
previous year from being a responsible person (what the ACNC Act calls a ‘responsible entity’) of a registered
charity.
While I am a responsible person for Sylvan Glades Inc. I agree to notify this charity as soon as possible if I do become
disqualified from managing a corporation within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 or am disqualified by the
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commissioner. Responsible persons are the members of a charity’s governing
body who share responsibility for the governance of the charity (called ‘responsible entities’ under the ACNC Act).
Declared at: Olinda Victoria 3788
On: Dated this 15 day of October 2018
Signature:
Name: Raymond Yates
Position: Secretary/ Treasurer
30th September 2017
Dear Raymond Yates
Appointment as a responsible person for Sylvan Glades Inc.
Congratulations on your appointment to the governing body of Sylvan Glades Inc.
In your role, you have a special opportunity to contribute to the work and life of Sylvan Glades Inc. Being a [board or committee]
member can be challenging at times, but it can also be a rewarding way to help Sylvan Glades Inc. achieve its charitable purpose.
As a member of the committee of a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, you have duties
and responsibilities that come with your role. You may also have other obligations and duties under to other government agencies or
under other laws.
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The ACNC governance standards set core, minimum governance standards that all charities must meet. Governance standard five
requires that charities take reasonable steps to make sure that the members of their governing body know and understand their legal
duties and carry out their duties. These duties generally require you to be careful and conscientious in your role and to act with
common sense and integrity.
The duties are:
• To act with reasonable care and diligence. You must exercise your powers and duties with the care and diligence that a
reasonable person would if they were in your place.
• To act in good faith in the best interests of the charity and for a proper purpose. When acting as a board member you
must make decisions that are in the best interest of the charity and to further its charitable purpose.
• Not to improperly use information or position. Any special knowledge that you gain as a committee member must only be
used for the benefit of the charity and never to further personal or other interests. Similarly, you must not use your position to
improperly gain an advantage for yourself or someone else, or cause detriment to the charity.
• To disclose conflicts of interest. If your duty to act in the best interests of the charity is in conflict with (or may conflict
with) your personal interests, you must disclose this responsibly. Note reference to any relevant conflict of interest policy/
procedure or requirement in governing documents].
• To ensure that financial affairs are managed responsibly. Ensure that there are systems and processes in place that ensure
that the charity’s resources are being effectively put towards the charity’s charitable purpose and are protected from misuse.
• Not to allow the charity to operate while insolvent. You must ensure that the charity can pay its debts when they are due
or will become due and that it does not continue to operate if it cannot pay its debts.
Knowing and carrying out your duties as a committee member helps Sylvan Glades Inc. to carry out its charitable purpose and protects
its resources against misuse. You can find more information about the duties of those who manage charities on the ACNC’s website
(www.acnc.gov.au) or in the ACNC’s guide Governance for good.
If you have any concerns about meeting these duties, talk or contact the ACNC for information. Remember that there are resources
available and people who can help you to better understand and meet your duties.
Congratulations again on your appointment as a committee member Sylvan Glades Inc. thank you for donating your time and expertise.
Regards,
Philippa Kalkipsakis’
President
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All registered charities must meet the following obligations to the ACNC.
Keep charity status
To remain eligible to be registered, charities must continue to be not-for-profit and pursue their charitable purpose or purposes. YES,
WE DO
Notify ACNC of changes
Charities must notify the ACNC if any of the following details change:
• legal name
• Address For Service (where legal documents can be sent)
• Responsible Persons (people who are members of your charity's governing body including directors or committee members,
or its trustees) – you need to let us know if someone takes on or finishes the role of a Responsible Person, and
• governing document (the formal document that sets out the way the charity's operates, its rules and purposes - often called a
constitution, rules or trust deed)
You must also let us know if you think your charity is not meeting its ongoing obligations to the ACNC in a significant way, and as a
result, your organisation is no longer entitled to be registered. YES, WE DO
Keep records
Charities must keep financial records that correctly record and explain their transactions and financial position (net wealth) and
performance and enable true and fair financial statements to be prepared and to be audited, if required. They must also keep
operational records which explain their activities.
YES, WE DO
Report information annually
Charities (except corporations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations) must submit an Annual
Information Statement (and, for medium and large charities, a financial report) every year. This statement is due within six months of
the end of your reporting period and can be submitted by using the ACNC Charity Portal.
YES, WE DO as from this annual Meeting This year is our first reporting requirement for Charitable status
Meet the Governance Standards
Charities (except a limited group called 'Basic Religious Charities') must comply with the Governance Standards. These standards set
out a minimum standard of governance, to help promote public trust and confidence in charities.
YES, WE DO
Attention - Important information! Unless we tell you otherwise, these ACNC obligations are in addition to any other obligations
your charity has under other laws or to other Commonwealth, state and territory regulators. For example, if your charity is an
incorporated association you will still have to report to your state or territory regulator for incorporated associations. The ACNC is
working with other government departments and agencies to reduce regulatory burden for charities. Read more about the ACNC’s
work in red tape reduction.
Responsible persons information Sylvan Glades Inc.
We maintain a register of Responsible Persons in our records and for ACNC
Certified by Raymond Yates Secretary Treasurer
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Record-keeping Checklist
This record-keeping checklist promotes good record-keeping practice and supports charities to meet their obligations to the ACNC. It
is an indicative list only and does not intend to be exhaustive.
✓ Does our charity: Keep financial and operational records?
• We have a policy about record-keeping which includes what records we keep, how we keep them securely and who is
responsible.
▪ We have records that show all of our financial transactions. ▪ We have records that show our activities as a charity.
✓ Keep records in English or in a form that can be easily translated into English? • We can quickly translate our records into English if needed.
✓ Have a system or process for record-keeping?
▪ We have a specific role in our charity responsible for record-keeping
. ▪ We have other staff/volunteers/board members who have had training on the record-keeping system and process.
▪ We have a procedure that describes how our records (for example, written, print-outs, electronic, other?) are kept and
secured and who is responsible for record-keeping.
✓ Keep records in a way that are readily accessible (easy to find)?
▪ Our record-keeping policy describes where our records will be kept and who is responsible
. ▪ Our record-keeping procedure describes our filing system and how this is maintained.
✓ Secure any sensitive records?
▪ Our record-keeping policy describes how we keep sensitive records secure and who is authorised to access sensitive
records.
✓ Back up any electronic records?
▪ We keep a back-up of our records in a different and secure place to our computers. ▪ Our cloud-based systems and records
are secure and backed up.
▪ We print out only the records we need to.
✓ Keep paper copies of important electronic records?
▪ We organise paper records into files, boxes, folders or envelopes. ▪ We separate different paper records into categories
(bank statements, communication, bills, receipts).
▪ We separate the paper records by reporting periods (financial years)?
✓ Keep all records for seven years?
▪ Our record keeping policy includes the requirement to keep all records for seven years.
▪ We have enough storage space (which may include electronic storage) to keep the records for seven
years.
✓ Report to other regulatory bodies which have their own record-keeping requirements?
▪ Our record-keeping policy recognises our other record-keeping compliance requirements under state or Commonwealth
legislation, statutory contracts or accreditation requirements.
▪ Our board receives at least an annual update of whether we are meeting record-keeping requirements or not.
Our charity can tick these off and follows good record-keeping practice meets ACNC record-keeping obligations.
I certify the correctness of this Record keeping Checklist
Signed R L Yates
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A Risk Management strategy guides how SylvanGlades Inc. assesses and responds to risks which we will
inevitably encounter in managing and delivering our services. This ensures that risks are removed, minimized or managed
to maximize safety for our residents, volunteers and service users and ensure the viability, quality and accountability of
our services.
This volunteer Committee has worked diligently towards a comprehensive policy but more activity needs to be done in
the coming period.
One of positive actions the Committee has taken is in Fire Protection and Services.
An educational programme underpinned the provision of new equipment. This action resulted in most residents being
trained in the use of equipment and provided a conversation on the best strategy for serious days of fire danger.
The template used in discussion at Sub- Committee level is based on this model which is
• Based on
Queensland Social Service
model
Further
areas are
undertaken as the need arises while none of the Risks appear in the Almost Certain Matrix -the Likely Likelihood has
been identified -e.g. Fire -. Wind – Storm - Water Penetration - Falls and slips – Home safety.
CONSEQUENCES
LIK
EL
IHO
OD
Insignificant
1
Minor
2
Moderate
3
Major
4
Catastrophic
5
Almost Certain
A Medium High High Extreme Extreme
Likely
B Medium Medium High High Extreme
Possible
C Low Medium High High High
Unlikely
D Low Low Medium Medium High
Rare
E Low Low Medium Medium High
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ANNUAL REPORT CERTIFICATION
All Buildings (pre and post July 1994 Buildings)
1) Details of any inspection report provided under section 227E2 of the Building Act 1993; and
2) Compliance
I hereby state that I, on behalf of the Committee and members of Sylvan Glades Inc. we have taken all reasonable steps to
ensure that—
(i) each essential safety measure is operating at the required level of performance or to fulfil its purpose; and
(ii) where applicable each essential safety measure has been maintained in accordance with the occupancy permit or
maintenance determination and will fulfil its purpose; and
(iii) there have been no changes to materials or assemblies that must comply with particular fire hazard properties,
other than those for which a building permit has been issued; and
a. all smoke alarms have been tested and certified as operating correctly by qualified personnel
b. Batteries for smoke alarms were replaced on an annual basis
c. All gas heating appliances have been serviced annually and passed carbon monoxide testing by qualified
personnel
d. Regular inspections of the units have been carried out to assess risk and hazard
e. Any building maintenances have been carried out in accordance with appropriate regulations
f. All fire services have been serviced and checked for operational status by qualified personnel
g. The fire evacuation plans and procedures have been reviewed since the last Annual Meeting by qualified
personnel and authority
The information contained in this report is correct.
Certified
Signature/Certified by Sylvan Glades Inc. for the Annual Meeting November 2018
Date: 15th October 2018
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Financial REPORTs
See at the end of Annual Report 26 pages
OUR OBLIGATIONS
Summary of ACNC record-keeping obligations
Your charity:
• must keep certain written financial and operational records
• can keep the records in any format you choose , as long as they are easy to find (including in electronic form)
• can develop its own system or process
• must keep the records for seven years
• must keep records in English, or in a form that can be easily translated to English
• is not required to provide the records to the ACNC unless asked.
What are records?
A record is a piece of information that shows your charity has operated or acted in a particular way, or spent or received money or
other assets (made a transaction).
What records to keep for the ACNC
Under the ACNC Act, your charity must keep two types of records:
• financial records, and
• operational records.
Financial records
These must:
• correctly record and explain how your charity spends or receives its money or other assets (transactions)
• correctly record and explain your charity’s financial position and performance, and
• allow for true and fair financial statements to be prepared and audited or reviewed, if required.
Even if your charity does not need to submit financial reports to the ACNC (because it is a small or a basic religious charity), your
charity still needs to keep financial records that meet these requirements. The ACNC Act or the ACNC Commissioner could require
your charity to prepare financial statements.
Operational records
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These are any other documents about your charity's operations. You must keep operational records that show how your charity:
• is entitled to be registered as a charity and as its subtype
• meets its obligations under ACNC Act, and
• meets its obligations under tax law.
How to keep records
Charities can keep the records in any format that suits, as long as they are:
• in writing
• readily accessible (easy to find), and
• in English, or in a form that can be easily translated to English.
Charities can keep records on paper or on their computer (in electronic form).
Attention - Important information! Tip: To make sure you can provide records if asked, you should back up your computer, and you
can also print out a paper record of any important documents. This is because things can go wrong – files can go missing, computers
can break or be stolen. When you back your computer up, keep your back-up in a different and secure place to your computer, for
example, at a different location.
Keeping paper records
Your charity will have its own systems and processes for keeping paper records. Paper records will include the records you have
printed from your computer and other paper records, for example, original receipts and letters you receive in the mail.
Points to remember when keeping paper records
• Organise the paper records into files, boxes, folders or envelopes that allow the records to be found easily
• Separate the different paper records into categories (bank statements, communication, bills, receipts), and
• Separate these records according to your charity’s reporting period (for example, financial year 1 July to 30 June).
Why keep records?
When your charity keeps good records of how it is run, this can help you:
• show it is continuing to be run as a not-for-profit and working towards its charitable purposes (and so should remain eligible
to be registered as a charity)
• understand whether your charity is in good financial health
• assess whether the right kinds of decisions are being made (operational and financial)
• communicate about your charity’s activities and finances
• prepare reports to meet your reporting obligations to the ACNC, other government regulators, donors/funders and members
(if relevant), and
• otherwise show that your charity meets its obligations under the ACNC Act, tax and other relevant laws.
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Helps to meet the governance standards
Keeping records can also help your charity meet the ACNC governance standards, for example, records can show: • its charitable purpose and not-for-profit nature (governance standard 1)
• it is being accountable to its members (governance standard 2), and
• it is taking reasonable steps to make sure its responsible persons manage financial affairs responsibly, including not
operating the charity whilst it is insolvent (governance standard 5).
Record-keeping for other regulators
Your charity may need to report to other government regulators, which may have their own record-keeping requirements. For
example, you will need to maintain good business records to help manage your charity’s obligations with the Australian Taxation
Office (ATO). If you are following the ACNC record-keeping requirements it is likely that you are meeting most of your obligations
to the ATO.
Destruction of records
After seven years (and if your charity has no record-keeping obligations to other regulators), your charity can destroy its records for
ACNC purposes. Before you destroy records, check your charity’s records policy and other legal obligations, for example, privacy
requirements to make sure you are doing so appropriately.
Financial records
A financial record explains your charity’s financial activities (transactions) and financial position and performance. Examples of
financial records include:
• General account books – including general journal and general and subsidiary ledgers
• Cash book records – including receipts and payments
• Banking records – including bank and credit card statements, deposit books, cheque butts and bank reconciliations
• Creditors’ records – including creditors ledger, invoices and paid bills)
• Debtors’ records – including debtors ledger, invoices and receipts
• Details of any contracts – including service agreements, office equipment leases, property rental agreements
• Details of any grant payments and acquittals
• Tax invoices and other relevant tax records
• Stock records
• Records of expenses – for example, motor vehicle expenses
• Records of payments relating to employees – including ‘pay as you go’ (PAYG) withholding, superannuation and fringe
benefits provided
• Assets list or register
• Emails, letters and other communication about finance – for example, an email about repaying unspent grant funds
Operational records
An operational record is any information about your charity’s activities that shows it complies with the ACNC Act and tax law, and
that it continues to be a charity or continues to be entitled to be registered as a particular subtype, for example, as a public benevolent
institution (PBI).
Some examples of basic operational records include:
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• Governing documents – such as a constitution, rules or trust deed
• Meeting minutes
• Operating policies and procedures
• Annual reports, donor reports or other reports – for example on results of programs, projects or services
• Strategic plans and program plans
• Monitoring and evaluation reports
• Contracts and agreements – including funding and other agreements
• Memoranda of Understanding
• Media releases – such as those released by your charity, and discussing its activities
• Charity promotional materials – including pamphlets, posters
• Any other records to show your charity is working towards its charitable purpose – this includes electronic, written or
multimedia records, for example a short film about your charity’s project
Certification of Governance Standards
Standard 1: Purposes and not-for-profit nature
Charities must be not-for-profit and work towards their charitable purpose. They must be able to demonstrate this and provide
information about their purposes to the public.
Our charity meets Governance Standard 1 by:
including charitable purpose and not-for-profit clauses in our Governing Documents (such as our charity’s constitution, rules or trust
deed). And has uploaded the Governing Documents with these clauses to the ACNC Register using the ACNC Charity
• running our organisation as a charity (by following its purpose and being a not-for-profit), and
• provide information about your charity's purpose and how it meets it on a website or through social media.
Standard 2: Accountability to members
We take reasonable steps to be accountable to their members and provide them with adequate opportunity to raise concerns about how
the charity is governed.
Standard 3: Compliance with Australian laws
Our Charity did not commit a serious offence (such as fraud) under any Australian law or breach a law that may resulted in a penalty
of 60 penalty units (currently $10 200) or more.
Standard 4: Suitability of Responsible Persons
We have taken reasonable steps to:
• be satisfied that its Responsible Persons (such as board or committee members or trustees) are not disqualified from
managing a corporation under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or disqualified from being a Responsible Person of a
registered charity by the ACNC Commissioner, and
• remove any Responsible Person who does not meet these requirements as it has not been needed .
Standard 5: Duties of Responsible Persons
We take reasonable steps to make sure that Responsible Persons are subject to, understand and carry out the duties set out in this
Standard.
Duties of responsible persons and charities
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The ACNC requires charities to meet governance standards. Under governance standard 4 charities must make sure its responsible
persons are suitable, and under governance standard 5 they must ensure their responsible persons are aware of their duties and comply
with them.
Under governance standard 5 responsible persons have:
• acted with reasonable care and diligence
• acted honestly and fairly in the best interests of the charity and for its charitable purposes
• not misused their position or information they gain as a responsible person
• disclosed actual or potential conflicts of interest
• ensured that the financial affairs of the charity are managed responsibly, and
• not allowed the charity to operate while it is insolvent.
On behalf of the Charity I declare these Certifications
R L Yates 16 October 2018
Conflict of Interest Policy
Sylvan Glades Inc
Conflict of interest policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to help board members of Sylvan Glades Inc to effectively identify, disclose and manage
any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest to protect the integrity of Sylvan Glades Inc and manage risk.
2. Objective
The Sylvan Glades Inc Committee of Management or other governance structure as relevant (called the
‘Committee or Board “in this policy) aims to ensure that board members are aware of their obligations to disclose any
conflicts of interest that they may have, and to comply with this policy to ensure they effectively manage those conflicts
of interest as representatives of Sylvan Glades Inc.
3. Scope
This policy applies to the board members of Sylvan Glades Inc. - Executive Officer- and any other person who serves
on sub-committees and/or advisory panels
4. Definition of conflicts of interests
A conflict of interest occurs when a person’s personal interests conflict with their responsibility to act in the best interests
of the charity. Personal interests include direct interests as well as those of family, friends, or other organisations a person
may be involved with or have an interest in (for example, as a shareholder). It also includes a conflict between a board
member’s duty to Sylvan Glades Inc and another duty that the board member has (for example, to another charity). A
conflict of interest may be actual, potential or perceived and may be financial or non-financial.
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These situations present the risk that a person will make a decision based on, or affected by, these influences, rather than
in the best interests of the charity and must be managed accordingly.
5. Policy
This policy has been developed because conflicts of interest commonly arise, and do not need to present a problem to the
charity if they are openly and effectively managed. It is the policy of the [insert name of charity] as well as a
responsibility of the board, that ethical, legal, financial or other conflicts of interest be avoided and that any such conflicts
(where they do arise) do not conflict with the obligations to Sylvan Glades Inc.
Sylvan Glades Inc will manage conflicts of interest by requiring board members to:
• avoid conflicts of interest where possible
• identify and disclose any conflicts of interest
• carefully manage any conflicts of interest, and
• follow this policy and respond to any breaches.
5.1 Responsibility of the board
The board is responsible for:
• establishing a system for identifying, disclosing and managing conflicts of interest across the charity
• monitoring compliance with this policy, and
• reviewing this policy on an annual basis to ensure that the policy is operating effectively.
The charity must ensure that its board members are aware of the ACNC governance standards, particularly governance
standard 5, and that they disclose any actual or perceived material conflicts of interests as required by governance
standard 5.
5.2 Identification and disclosure of conflicts of interest
Once an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest is identified, it must be entered into Sylvan Glades Inc’s
register of interests, as well as being raised with the board. Where all of the other board members share a conflict, the
board should refer to governance standard 5 to ensure that proper disclosure occurs. The register of interests must be
maintained by Board, and record information related to a conflict of interest (including the nature and extent of the
conflict of interest and any steps taken to address it).
Confidentiality of disclosures
Access to the information disclosed, is restricted to board members, ACNC or other bodies/persons as authorized by the
Board which has authority to request same It may also be necessary to provide for an alternative disclosure mechanism if
additional restrictions on disclosure are required.]
6. Action required for management of conflicts of interest
6.1 Conflicts of interest of board members
Once the conflict of interest has been appropriately disclosed, the board (excluding the board member disclosing and any
other conflicted board member) must decide whether or not those conflicted board members should:
• vote on the matter (this is a minimum),
• participate in any debate, or
• be present in the room during the debate and the voting.
In exceptional circumstances, such as where a conflict is very significant or likely to prevent a board member from
regularly participating in discussions, it may be worth the board considering whether it is appropriate for the person
conflicted to resign from the board.
6.2 What should be considered when deciding what action to take
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• In deciding what approach to take, the board will consider whether the conflict needs to be avoided or simply
documented
• whether the conflict will realistically impair the disclosing person’s capacity to impartially participate in decision-
making
• alternative options to avoid the conflict
• the charity’s objects and resources, and
• the possibility of creating an appearance of improper conduct that might impair confidence in, or the reputation
of, the charity.
The approval of any action requires the agreement of at least a majority of the board (excluding any conflicted board
member/s) who are present and voting at the meeting. The action and result of the voting will be recorded in the minutes
of the meeting and in the register of interests.
7. Compliance with this policy
If the board has a reason to believe that a person subject to the policy has failed to comply with it, it will investigate the
circumstances.
If it is found that this person has failed to disclose a conflict of interest, the board may take action against them. This may
include seeking to terminate their relationship with the charity and/or Board.
If a person suspects that a board member has failed to disclose a conflict of interest, they must discuss with the person in
question, notify the board, or the person responsible for maintaining the register of interests.
Contacts
For questions about this policy, contact the board
Adopted by the Board 2018
The Financial Policy is 26pp and is tabled for viewing. One of the aspects of this policy is a review and rewriting of the
policy will be undertaken in 2019
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SECTION 4 OUR OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & THANK YOU
Volunteers
Margaret Deacon
New Residents of Sylvan Glades
Alan Rutherford
Ilona Schuman
Marianne Kovosky
Joy Southall
Gayen Hawes
Trish Van Bremen
Departed Residents 2017-2018
Iris Marriott
Dot Fitzgibbon
Anna Rickard
David Morris
Sheila and Gordon Pearce
Ken Masterman
Jean Dekkers
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Become a member
Volunteer your time
Make a donation
Leave a bequest
Support an event or fundraising activity
Support the community ownership of Sylvan Glades
How to Contact
Sylvan Glades Inc.
A0018483C ABN 51 445 386 189
P.O. Box 90, Monbulk VIC 3793
Tel: 03 9752 1806 Email: [email protected] www.sylvanglades.com.au