Active Membership Provisions

In accordance with Part 6 of THE CO-OPERATIVES ACT 1992 (NSW) a member shall pay annual

fees, work 1 hour per year on a voluntary basis and agree with the Aims and Objectives of the

organisation in order to establish active membership of the co-operative.

To be admitted as a member of the Bower Reuse and Repair Centre Co-operative Ltd, requires

lodging in accordance with the rule the required sum ($11 full or $5.50 concession annually). If

this application is approved by the Bower Board of Directors, members agree to be bound by the

rules of the co-operative and by any alterations registered in accordance with the above named

Act.

By agreeing to join as a member of the Bower Co-operative members agree to undertake to

provide 1 hour voluntary labour each year for the co-operative. (When fulfilled that person will

be an active member and gain voting priviledges).

Bower Membership Benefits

Bower members who annually complete one (1) hour of voluntary labour for the Bower have:

(a) voting rights at General Meetings

(b) eligiblity to join the Board

(d) a $10 discount after 5 purchases of $10 or more

Bower members who annually complete an additonal 7 hours of voluntary labour for the Bower,

have access to other benefits.

With a total of 8 voluntary hours per year, such members may

(a) obtain a 20% on each purchase they make from the Bower,

(b) sell goods through the Bower under our Consignment Policy