Resolutions
In accordance with clause 45(2) of the current ADA constitution, notice is given of the intention to propose the following special resolutions:
1. IT IS RESOLVED (BY STANDARD RESOLUTION) THAT:
The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Association held on November 21, 2022, be received, signed and entered into the Minutes Book.
2. IT IS RESOLVED (BY STANDARD RESOLUTION) THAT:
The Annual Report of the Australian Dental Association for 2022/2023 be adopted.
3. IT IS RESOLVED (BY STANDARD RESOLUTION) THAT:
The Australian Dental Association Inc. Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2023, be adopted.
4. IT IS RESOLVED (BY STANDARD RESOLUTION) THAT:
Nexia be appointed as the Australian Dental Association’s Auditors for the financial period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
5. IT IS RESOLVED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT:
The existing Constitution of ADA be repealed in full and the Constitution attached to the Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on 21st November 2023 and marked “Annexure A” be adopted in its place as and from the close of the Annual General Meeting.
6. IT IS RESOLVED (BY STANDARD RESOLUTION) THAT:
That the following individuals shall comprise the Elected Directors of the Association under clause 8.10 and 8.42 of the constitution:
- Dr Scott Davis
- Dr Chris Sanzaro
- Dr Angie Nilsson
- Dr Andrew Gikas
- Dr Sharon Liberali
7. IT IS RESOLVED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT:
The Board of ADA is empowered to do all things necessary and expedient to give effect to Special Resolutions 5 and 6 including making any administrative or procedural changes to the Constitution referred to in Special Resolution 5 .
Explanatory Notes for Special Resolution 8
The Federal Council of ADA resolved on August 18, 2023 to recommend to the members that the Association transfer its incorporation from the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT) to be a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
8. IT IS RESOLVED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT:
The Association apply for permission to apply for registration of the Association as a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) pursuant to Part 6 of the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT).
9. IT IS RESOLVED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT:
The Board of ADA is empowered to do all things necessary and expedient to give effect to Special Resolution 8 including to make application to the relevant government authorities and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
10. IT IS RESOLVED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT:
The existing Constitution of ADA be repealed in full and the Constitution attached to the Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on 21st November 2023 and marked “Annexure B” be adopted in its place as and from the close of the Annual General Meeting and, as a consequence, the Association change its name to "Australian Dental Association Ltd".