Governance

The Emergency Management Community of Practice Incorporated (EMCOP) is a registered not-for-profit association incorporated in Western Australia under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

• Incorporated Association Registration Number (IARN): A1044929Z
• Date of Incorporation: 14 March 2024
• Financial Year: The Association’s financial year is the period of 12 months commencing on 1 July and ending on 30 June of each year.

Not-for-Profit Commitment

EMCOP operates strictly as a not-for-profit body where all property and income are applied solely toward promoting the Association's objectives. No funds may be distributed to members except in good faith to advance these purposes, which includes the reimbursement of reasonable expenses properly incurred on behalf of the Association.

Association Rules

The management committee is responsible for ensuring that the Association follows its rules and the Associations Incorporation Act 2015. The committee maintains an up-to-date copy of these rules on behalf of the Association.

As required under Section 36(1) of the Act, each new member of the Association must be provided with their own copy of the rules when they join the Association. The rules are also made available to members to inspect and copy if requested.

Statutory Records and Registers

In compliance with our governance obligations, EMCOP maintains the following official records:

• Register of Members: The Association maintains a register of members, recording the names and addresses of all corporate and individual members.
• Record of Office Holders: A record of committee members and other members authorised to act on behalf of the Association is kept in the Secretary's custody.
• Financial Records: Annual accounts are prepared within 6 months after the end of the association’s financial year.

Members wishing to inspect the Register of Members, the Record of Office Holders, or other documents must contact the Secretary to make the necessary arrangements.