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Chairperson

Role of a Chairperson

This resource is a guide outlining the role and responsibilities of a School Association Chairperson.

Ways of Working

TASSO recommends creating a “ways of working” document as a committee and establishing some guidelines if the document isn’t adhered to.

Secretary

Role of a Secretary

This resource is a guide outlining the role and responsibilities of a School Association Secretary.

Agenda Template

This template will help you plan a meeting agenda with clear allocation of topics and time allowances for each presenter. This helps meetings run smoothly.

Minutes Template

This template will help you take and keep minutes of meetings so that the Committee can keep track of what has been covered and refer back if necessary.

Holding an AGM Checklist

This is a working checklist for AGM planning and for use during an AGM.

Tick off the items as you complete them.

Motions Table

This template will help you take note of any motions passed, by who they were passed, when they were passed, and their result.

Levelling up your agenda

Here are some tips for levelling up your agenda planning and note taking.

Treasurer

Role of a Treasurer

This resource is a guide outlining the role and responsibilities of a School Association Treasurer.

Treasurer Toolkit

 TASSO’s Treasurer’s Toolkit is a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help Treasurers, Committees, and volunteers confidently manage funds, meet compliance obligations, and support great outcomes for students.

School Association and Banking

There are a number of rules that must be followed when undertaking banking as a school association. Use this resource as a guide.

Updating ABN

Your ABN needs to be in the name of the association, with no inc.

The associate and contacts should be updated annually.

Creating an ABN for the School Association

Considering creating an ABN, please reach out for the process.

Ensure the ABN is in the school association name as on the constitution and the entity type is “other incorporated entity”

School Association and Debit Card

If your School Association Committee is considering setting up a debit card for the association, download our consideration guide for your next committee meeting.

Governance Framework for Association Committees

This section brings together key governance documents for association committees, including Secretary Instructions, Ministerial Instructions, and the Model Constitution. These resources outline statutory requirements, governance expectations, and best‑practice guidance to support effective and compliant committee operations.