Appropriate use of Member Group funds
The following information outlines information about appropriate use of Member Group funds and principles of good governance with regard to expenditure of the Society’s funds by Member Group Committees for their College, Branch or Interest Group members.
Last reviewed Nov 2022
Use of APS logos
Last reviewed Feb 2022
Code of Conduct for Member Group Committees
The Code of Conduct (APS Member Group Committee members) outlines decision-making and the corporate and individual behaviours of members representing the APS in the context of their roles as Member Group Committee members, and agreement is required for all committee members.
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Last reviewed Sep 2024
Budget estimate tool
A budget estimate tool is available to all Member Groups to assist with their event or activity budgeting.
Download the budget estimate tool
As a general rule, Psychology Australia Member Group events should aim to be at least cost-neutral, however, we understand there may ...
Last reviewed Jun 2022
Planning an event
This section is for APS Member Group committee members — whether you’re part of a College, Branch, Division, or Interest Group — who are planning to run an event. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it before, this guide helps ensure everything is considered before y...
Last reviewed Jul 2025
During the award
The below information outlines the steps you and your committee should take to put forwarded a recommendation for an award winner.
Committee Nomination Review
One the award nomination period closes the Member Groups team will share all nominations recieved with the Cha...
Last reviewed Nov 2024
After the AGM
Minutes
The Secretary of each committee is responsible for recording the Minutes of an AGM. The minutes template is available within Member Groups Logo Templates
All resolutions of the meeting as listed in the agenda, are to be recorded as passed or failed. ...
Last reviewed May 2024
Before the AGM
The purpose of an AGM is to provide APS members with a report on the Member Group’s activities and finances for the previous year, it is to allow time for members to ask questions, and to elect members to the committee. AGMs are conducted approximately every 12 months.
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Last reviewed Sep 2024
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Chair/Convener/Acting Chair/Deputy Chair
The main point of contact for the APS departments, committee members and members of that group.
Engage and guide the committee members goals for the year ahead
Lead and support the committee with the delivery of member en...
Last reviewed Sep 2024
Committee elections
The following guidance for Committee elections which are held in conjunction with a Member Group AGM and covers topics such as nominations, voting, elections and Committee appointed or co-opted Committee members (including filing vacancies).
Last reviewed Aug 2018