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All key documents, policies, and reporting obligations in one place.

KC Foundation Incorporated is committed to full transparency in governance and financial management. This page provides access to our constitution, financial year information, record-keeping policies, member inspection rights, and compliance obligations under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA).

Associations Inc. Act 1985 (SA) Constitution: 15 Dec 2025 Records kept in SA
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Constitution

The governing document of KC Foundation Incorporated.

The constitution sets out the name, purpose, membership rules, committee structure, meeting procedures, and financial obligations of the association.

Official Constitution

KC Foundation Incorporated

Approved on 15 December 2025 under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA). The constitution covers all governance, membership, committee, financial, and compliance obligations of the association.

Any member may inspect or obtain a copy of the constitution free of charge at any reasonable hour. Contact the secretary to arrange access or request a copy.

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51 Clauses covering all governance areas Name and purpose, membership, committee structure, general meetings, financial management, and miscellaneous provisions.
Approved 15 December 2025 The constitution records approval on 15 December 2025.
Governed by the Act Subject to and consistent with the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA) and its regulations.
Amendment process Changes to the name, objects, or constitution are applied for by the public officer in accordance with the Act.
Financial Year & Annual Returns

Clear reporting periods and compliance obligations.

The financial year and annual return obligations are set out in Clause 47 of the constitution and governed by the Act.

First Financial Year

Date of incorporation to 30 June.

The first financial year of the association commences on the date of incorporation and ends on the following 30 June.

Subsequent Years

1 July to 30 June annually.

Each subsequent financial year commences on 1 July and ends on the following 30 June — a standard 12-month period.

Annual Return

Lodged with Consumer & Business Services.

The annual (periodic) return will be lodged with Consumer and Business Services (SA) when required by the Act.

Annual General Meeting

Held within 5 months of year end.

The AGM must be held within 5 months after the close of each financial year (30 June), at which financial statements are presented to members.

Receipts

Receipts issued for all money received.

The association must issue an appropriate receipt as soon as practicable after receiving any money. All money must be deposited promptly without deduction.

Signatories

Two authorised signatories required.

All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes, and other negotiable instruments must be signed by two authorised signatories of the association.

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Accounts & Records

Correct accounting records maintained in South Australia.

Under Clause 49 and Clause 44 of the constitution, the association is required to keep accounting records that correctly record and explain all financial transactions and the financial position of the association.

Full financial records All receipts, expenditure, assets, liabilities, and financial transactions are recorded in compliance with the Act.
Records kept in South Australia All records, books, and documents must be kept in South Australia at the main premises or at the association's official address in the custody of the public officer.
Electronic records accepted Records may be kept in written or electronic form, provided they are convertible to hard copy and comply with the Act.
Treasurer responsible The Treasurer is duty-bound to ensure correct books and accounts are kept, showing all receipts and expenditure connected with the activities of the association.
Funds & Notices

Clauses 38 to 46 set the operating rules behind transparency and compliance.

Insurance

The association may effect and maintain insurance.

Clause 38 gives the association power to maintain insurance as part of prudent risk management and responsible operations.

Funds

Drawn from fees, donations, and other approved sources.

Funds may come from entrance fees, annual subscriptions, donations, and any other source the committee determines, subject to any resolution passed in general meeting.

Service of Notices

Personal, post, or electronic delivery permitted.

Clause 46 allows notices to be served personally, by pre-paid post, or electronically, with timing rules describing when service is taken to have occurred.

Auditor

Appointed when required by the Act.

Under Clause 48 of the constitution, an auditor is appointed when the association becomes a prescribed association under the Act.

When Auditor is Required

An auditor is not appointed until the association becomes a prescribed association under the Act. At that point, auditor appointment becomes a requirement.

When Required by Act

Election at AGM

When required, members appoint the auditor at each Annual General Meeting. Auditor qualifications are governed by Sections 35(2)(b) and 35(4) of the Act.

Elected by Members

Term of Office

The auditor holds office until the next Annual General Meeting and is eligible for re-appointment each year.

Annual Re-appointment

Committee Appointment (if needed)

If an appointment is not made at the AGM, the committee shall appoint an auditor for the current financial year.

Committee Fallback
Inspection of Books

Members have the right to inspect association records.

Under Clause 45 of the constitution, the following documents must be open to inspection by any member, free of charge, at any reasonable hour.

Financial Documents

Records, books, and financial accounts.

All financial records and accounting books of the association are open for inspection by any member free of charge at any reasonable hour.

Constitution

The governing document.

The full constitution of the association is available for inspection and must be accessible to any member, free of charge, at any reasonable hour.

Meeting Minutes

All committee and general meeting minutes.

Minutes of all committee meetings and general meetings of the association are open for inspection by any member free of charge.

Copies of Records

Under Clause 45(2), any member may obtain a copy of any inspectable document on payment of a fee of not more than $30 per page. Contact the secretary to arrange access or to request copies.

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Committee may restrict confidential records

Under Clause 45(3), the committee may refuse to permit inspection or copying of records that relate to confidential, personal, employment, commercial, or legal matters, or where to do so would be prejudicial to the interests of the association.

Service of Notices

How official notices are served under the constitution.

Clause 46 of the constitution sets out how notices may be served on or given to a person.

Personal Delivery

A notice may be served by delivering it to the person personally. Service takes effect on the date it is received by the addressee.

Effective on Receipt

Pre-Paid Post

A notice may be sent by pre-paid post to the address of the person. Service is taken to have been effected on the date it would have been delivered in the ordinary course of post.

Standard Delivery Date

Electronic Transmission

A notice may be sent by facsimile or other electronic means (including email) to an address specified by the person for that purpose.

Email Accepted

Meeting Notices

General meeting notices must be given at least 14 days in advance (21 days for special resolutions). Committee meeting notices require at least 48 hours' notice.

14–21 Days Advance
Funds & Management

How funds are sourced and managed.

Under Clauses 39 and 40 of the constitution, all financial management is subject to committee oversight and association resolution.

Sources of Funds

Entrance fees, subscriptions, and donations.

Funds are derived from entrance fees and annual subscriptions of members, donations, and — subject to any resolution of the association in general meeting — any other sources that the committee determines.

Use of Funds

Solely in pursuit of constitutional objects.

Subject to any resolution passed by the association in general meeting, all funds are used solely in pursuance of the constitutional objects of the association, as the committee determines.

Non-Profit Guarantee

No profit distributed to members.

The income and capital of the association is applied exclusively to its constitutional objects. No portion is paid or distributed directly or indirectly to members except as bona fide remuneration for services or expenses incurred on behalf of the association.

Governance Hub

Reporting and compliance are part of the same constitutional system.

These linked pages connect record-keeping and reporting obligations back to the committee rules, member rights, and the full constitution they come from.

Document Map

KC Foundation Constitution, approved 15 December 2025

Part 1 Name, definitions, objects, and powers

Clauses 1.A to 1.D

Part 2 Membership, eligibility, disputes, and discipline

Clauses 2 to 12

Part 3 Committee structure, duties, meetings, and delegation

Clauses 13 to 24

Part 4 General meetings, notices, quorum, voting, and technology

Clauses 25 to 37

Part 5 Insurance, funds, records, audit, notices, and amendments

Clauses 38 to 51

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Need to access records, minutes, or request a document?

The secretary can assist members with accessing any documents available under the constitution. Contact us to arrange inspection or to request copies.