Project Green membership details
(This information is also provided on the Project Green website.)
In December 2003 the Project Green Trust was established. The Trust is a charitable trust. Following is a summary of the trust structure.
The Constitution of the Trust is structured in such a way that fee-paying members have, subject to the terms of the Trust Deed, certain powers, including the power to elect trustees.
At all times the objects of the Trust, and the performance of its duties, have to comply with the charitable tax laws of New Zealand.
The objects of the Trust are (in general terms) to promote, foster and advance good practice by farmers and related service industries:
- Enhancing food safety, animal welfare, and sustainable resources.
- Formulating, publishing and upholding management protocols that effect Project Green practices.
- Promoting the merits of, education in, and development of, Project Green practices.
There are three types of membership:
- Ordinary membership: Carries the right to attend, speak and vote at general meetings of the Trust. Ordinary membership is open only to farmers compliant with Project Green practices, or persons (in the opinion of the Trustees) who have demonstrated experience or qualification in Project Green practices.
- Associate membership: Carries the right to attend general meetings, but has no power to vote. Associate membership is open to those who are supportive of, but not necessarily compliant with, Project Green practices.
- Honorary members are elected to such position by a majority of Ordinary members.
Membership fees are set by the Trustees. The current Subscription is $50.00 exc GST. To download the subscription form, go to the Trust page of the Project Green website.
Project Green Trustees
Rod Pearce: Ph 06 346 5766, email: roderickpearce@xtra.co.nz
Bill Ritchie: Ph 06 857 3774, email: bill@hfl.co.nz
Kris August: Ph 06 857 3873, email: kbaugy@xtra.co.nz
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