12966 (v.3) Law (Sports Administration) 270

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

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.

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.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Preparation and participation in tutorials 15%. Mid-semester test 20%. Semester final examination 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y