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Positions in a company limited by guarantee
A company limited by guarantee (CLG) is one type of legal structure that is often suitable for a not-for-profit organisation.
There are particular roles in a CLG with different but related responsibilities. The roles in a CLG include:
- members
- directors
- a company secretary, and
- other officers (such as a treasurer or financial controller)
These roles are usually outlined in a CLG’s constitution or other corporate governance policies. These roles may have specific obligations under applicable laws, for example, directors have certain legal duties and may have personal liability if they don’t comply with those duties.
CLGs must comply with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth), and if a CLG is a registered charity it must comply with the Australian Charities and Non-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (Cth) and the Australian Charities and Non-for-profits Commission Regulations 2022 (Cth). Our fact sheet below provides information about laws that apply to CLGs and legal obligations that directors and officers should be aware of.
Our fact sheet on governance positions in a CLG covers:
- what is a CLG?
- what is a small CLG?
- the board of directors and secretary
- the requirements of becoming a director or a secretary of a CLG, and
- the legal duties of directors and officers of a CLG
For more information on the legal duties that apply to people that govern community organisations, go to our duties resources.
Positions in an incorporated association
If you are starting an incorporated association, or are new to working with an incorporated association, it’s a good idea to understand who runs the association and the legal duties that apply.
Our fact sheet for each state and territory covers:
- what is an incorporated association?
- what is a committee?
- governance
- committee positions
- committee members' duties, and
- committee members' liabilities
Select the state or territory where your organisation will be based and download the relevant fact sheet:
The content on this webpage was last updated in March 2024 and is not legal advice. See full disclaimer and copyright notice.
