The steps to amending the governing instrument of a charity incorporated as a CLG is as follows:

1. Submit the proposed amendments to the COC/SA via the Charity Portal. Select “Update Charity Profile” >> “Amendments to Governing Instrument”. Please complete and submit the proposed amendments to Governing Instrument using the template attached within Step 1 of the form. Please upload the proposed amendments to the governing instruments, a copy of the charity’s latest Constitution prior to incorporating the amendments and other relevant supporting documents within Step 1 of the form.

2. The COC/SA will review and may propose changes or additions.

3. Upon receipt of the Letter of No Objection from COC/SA, please proceed to seek approval of all amendments at General Meeting.

4. Lodge the amendments with ACRA.

5. Proceed to submit a charity profile update with the certified true copy of the revised governing instruments Minutes of Meeting where the amendments were approved and ACRA’s notification of lodgement. to complete Step 2 of the “Amendments to Governing Instrument” via the Charity Portal.