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Who runs the organisation?

We'll guide you through the key positions in a not-for-profit organisation, including the roles and legal duties of committee members and office holders.

Content last updated 20/08/2024

What are the key positions?


  • members
  • directors
  • a company secretary, and
  • other officers (such as a treasurer or financial controller)

  • what is a CLG?
  • what is a small CLG?
  • the board of directors and secretary
  • the requirements of becoming a director or a secretary of a CLG, and
  • the legal duties of directors and officers of a CLG

For more information on the legal duties that apply to people that govern community organisations, go to our duties resources. 


  • what is an incorporated association? 
  • what is a committee? 
  • governance 
  • committee positions 
  • committee members' duties, and 
  • committee members' liabilities 



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