Notice of Proposed Constitution Update

Issued to: Members of WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc

Notice

Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting of the WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc will be held as follows:

Date: 1 September 2026
Time: 9.30am to 9.50am
Location: vegetablesWA office, 702-704 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6005

The Special General Meeting has been called by the Committee of the Association for the purpose of considering and voting on a Special Resolution to adopt a replacement Constitution for the WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc.

Purpose of Meeting

The Committee has undertaken a review of the Association’s current Constitution and recommends the adoption of the proposed replacement Constitution.

The proposed Constitution is based on the Model Rules prescribed under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) and has been amended to reflect the Association’s objectives, membership structure, governance arrangements and operational requirements.

Adoption of the proposed Constitution is expected to:

• update the Association’s governing document to align with current legislative requirements;
• improve the clarity and consistency of governance provisions;
• incorporate governance arrangements appropriate to the Association’s current operations; and
• replace the existing Constitution in its entirety.

A link to a copy of the proposed replacement Constitution has been provided with this Notice.

Meeting Procedure

The Special General Meeting will be conducted under the current Constitution of the WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc.

The current Constitution will continue to apply for the conduct of this meeting, including:

• quorum requirements;
• member voting eligibility;
• voting procedures; and
• meeting processes.

If the Special Resolution is passed, the proposed replacement Constitution will replace the existing Constitution when the alteration of rules takes effect in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA).

Supporting Documents Provided to Members

The following documents accompany this Notice, and can be read or downloaded by clicking on them:

1. Special Meeting Agenda 
2. Current Constitution
3. Proposed New Constitution
4. Summary of Key Constitutional Changes

Members are encouraged to review these documents prior to the Special General Meeting.

Business of Meeting

The business to be considered is:

1. Welcome and opening of meeting.
2. Confirmation of attendance and quorum.
3. Presentation of the proposed replacement Constitution.
4. Consideration of the following Special Resolution.

Special Resolution Requirements

Under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA), the following resolution is proposed as a Special Resolution.

To be passed, the resolution must be approved by not less than 75% of the votes cast by members entitled to vote and voting at the Special General Meeting.

Proposed Special Resolution

Adoption of Replacement Constitution

That the members of the WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc resolve by Special Resolution that:

1. The Constitution circulated with the Notice of Special General Meeting dated 6 August 2026 be adopted as the Constitution of the WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc.
2. The adopted Constitution will replace and supersede the Association’s existing Constitution when the alteration of rules takes effect in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA).
3. The Committee is authorised to make any amendments required by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection or Consumer Protection WA that do not materially alter the intent or effect of the Constitution approved by members.
4. The Chief Executive Officer is authorised to complete and submit all documents required to give effect to this Special Resolution, including lodgement of the replacement Constitution and supporting documentation with Consumer Protection WA within the period required by the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA).

Voting

Voting eligibility and voting rights for this Special General Meeting will be determined in accordance with the current Constitution of the WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc.

Issued by:

The Committee
WA Vegetable Growers Association Inc

Date issued: 6 August 2026