Area: | School of Business Law |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11010 (v.2) Law (Contract) 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Examination of the organisational structures for non-profit associations. Duties and liabilities of directors and members. Managing risks and liabilities. The legal environment of sports associations. The Australian Football League. Income taxation. Charitable fundraising by offering securities. Corporations as donors. Winding up incorporated associations. Unincorporated associations. Constitutions of voluntary associations. Election systems. Meeting procedures. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Critically assessed the benefits and detriments of sports unincorporation, incorporation as an Association or as a company limited by guarantee. Critically assessed the legal duties and liability of office-bearers, risk-management in sport, the legal problems in the Australian Football League. Raised debt and guarantor finance for sport. Obtained corporate sponsorship and donations for sport. Obtained and maintained liquor licensing for sports clubs. Conducted elections of office bearers. Conducted lawful meetings. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Gurney, J.M. and Renton, N. (1997), Successful Clubs. Annandale, Federation Press. Sievers, A..S. (1997), Associations. Annandale, Federation Press. |
Unit Texts: | McGregor-Lowndes, Metal [Ed] (1996), Legal Issues for Non-Profit Associations. Sydney, Law Book Co. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Preparation and participation in tutorials 15%. Mid-semester test 20%. Semester final examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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