Policies
The Glebe Society Communications Policy
Posted on 25th February 2017
The Glebe Society’s Constitution provides for various powers, including to print and publish any newspapers, periodicals, books or leaflets or like material as the (Management) Committee may deem necessary or desirable for the promotion of the objects of the Society;
Environment Policy 2015
Posted on 12th April 2015
The Constitution of the Glebe Society includes amongst its objects to improve the amenity of Glebe by making Glebe a cleaner and healthier environment and to preserve and enhance the natural and architectural character of Glebe.
In keeping with these objects, the Glebe Society is committed to improving, preserving and enhancing the following aspects of the natural environment.
Planning Policy 2014
Posted on 8th September 2014
The Society’s constitution includes the following in its objectives opposing (by lawful means) development detrimental to heritage values or contrary to community interests and to preserve and enhance the natural and architectural character of Glebe, and to encourage sound town planning, architectural and conservation practices.
Bulletin Editorial Policy
Posted on 15th August 2014
The role of The Glebe Society Bulletin is to act as a primary means of communication with the membership and others by publishing: news about the activities of the Society, the Society’s views on issues of the day, which usually will be published as articles by the President, or relevant sub-committee convenor; news and notices about other events that are relevant to the aims and objectives of the Society, the views of members on issues of the day, usually as letters to the editor, and material submitted by other members of the community
Subcommittee Financial Arrangement Policy
Posted on 15th August 2014
Subcommittees may spend and raise money only with the express approval of the Management Committee. When planning a project which may involve expenditure of Glebe Society funds the subcommittee should estimate the approximate amount involved as early as possible and seek Management Committee approval in principle.
Auspicing policy
Posted on 2nd August 2014
Auspicing, which refers to an arrangement whereby an unincorporated organisation or group of organisations seeks the Society’s support in applying for a grant from an organisation that will only make grants to incorporated bodies, may be authorised by the Management Committee.
The Society will only agree to auspice a grant application if it is an active participant in the activity for which the grant is sought. When the Society agrees to auspice a grant application it is responsible to ensure the grant money is spent and accounted for properly.
Advertising Policy
Posted on 2nd August 2014
This policy covers all Glebe Society publications (including printed and electronic versions of the Bulletin, the Glebe Society website and social media). This policy should be read in conjunction with the Society’s Bulletin editorial policy and website editorial policy.
Delegation of Authority Policy
Posted on 2nd August 2014
This policy sets out how subcommittees are formed and delegations assigned. By mandating an annual renewal and formal statements of what subcommittees do, we impose some discipline and some reflection on our subcommittee’s activities – which is where most of the Society’s work is done.
Heritage Policies
Posted on 1st June 2009
The Glebe Society’s constitution includes opposing developments detrimental to our heritage conservation values, preserving and enhancing the natural and architectural character of Glebe by encouraging the protection of heritage in town planning, architectural and conservation practices, promoting an interest in heritage conservation and appropriate maintenance practices, and stimulating interest in the historical character of Glebe by encouraging research into the history of the area.
Bays and Foreshores Policy
Posted on 18th June 2003
This policy has been developed to provide The Glebe Society Incorporated with a single mechanism for responding to proposed developments/activities on the bays, on the adjacent foreshores in Glebe, and on foreshores outside Glebe but which impact on Glebe.
Events Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
A significant way the Glebe Society promotes the objects of its Constitution is by organising a variety of events and activities throughout the year. A number are free and open to the wider community. However most are fee paying functions that raise funds to ensure the financial viability of the Society.
Management of Assets Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
The Asset Management Policy covers all fixed and intangible assets owned by The Glebe Society. It covers the full life of the asset including acquisition, depreciation, enhancement & modification and disposal.
Donation-Financial Assistance Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
From time to time the Society receives requests for financial assistance from individuals or other Organisations.
Cheque Signing and Internet Payment policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments must be signed by any two members of the committee or employees of the Society, being members or employees authorized to do so by the committee.
Reimbursement Policy
Posted on 9th March 2014
Under certain conditions, a payment may be made to a member of the Society for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Society, for any service rendered to the Society in a professional or technical capacity or as an employee of the Society,
Logo and Colours
Posted on 1st July 2013
Click here for the logo and a sample of colours used on Glebe Society documents
