MEMBERSHIP
Central Victoria's Radio KLFM
Central Victoria's Radio KLFM
Radio KLFM Inc. is the legal entity responsible for administering the station. It is a non-profit association incorporated under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Members are vital for the existence of KLFM. An incorporated association consists of its members, without members there is no association. The number of members also helps to show the licensing authority (Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA)) our community support
Members receive notice of and attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and any Special General Meetings (SGM) of the Association. The operation of the station is reported on to members and discussed at these meetings. Members may propose items of business and vote at these meetings. Members of the Committee are elected at the AGM. Only members may nominate and vote for positions on
the Committee.
The Committee is legally responsible for governance of the station. This includes ensuring that KLFM is run in accordance with the various laws that we have to comply with and for setting station policy.
Members will also be sent the Survey/Feedback Form that Club KLFM Subscribers receive.
BECOMING A MEMBER:
To become a member of Radio KLFM Inc. print out and complete the Application For Membership form below and send it to:
The Secretary, Radio KLFM, PO BOX 2997, BENDIGO VIC 3554
Your application will be considered by the Committee and when accepted you will be notified and asked to pay the Membership Fee, currently $100, Pensioners on a health care card $50, per annum. Upon payment of the fee you will become a member. The Membership Fee may be paid by quarterly installments. The annual Membership Fee may be varied by the Committee as provided for in the Constitution.
In setting the annual membership fee the Committee has regard to what seems to be a reasonable fee for those who are interested in being a member of the Association and is affordable to potential members. (The quarterly payment option is aimed at assisting affordability). The Committee will also consider any information from an applicant for membership arguing that the fee is unreasonable or a barrier to their membership.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP:
Life Membership may be offered to persons who have given outstanding service to the association.
At the 2006 AGM it was resolved to offer Life Membership to all volunteers who have given five years service to the Association.
Life Memberships must be approved by two thirds of the members voting at a General Meeting. Life Members have the same rights and responsibilities as other members, but they do not have to pay an annual Membership Fee.