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  • As the peak body for NSW registered clubs, ClubsNSW takes a strategic approach to good corporate citizenship through programs developed to address specific needs and achieve specific goals within our communities.
  • ClubsNSW organises a range of events throughout the year.
  • ClubsNSW is the peak body for close to 1400 registered clubs across NSW and is often called upon to discuss a wide range of subjects in the media.
  • ClubsNSW's Policy and Government team is responsible for ensuring the interests of clubs are represented in dealings with parliamentarians, government officials, the bureaucracy and the media.
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State Council

The State Council of ClubsNSW is comprised of elected representatives of all 13 ClubsNSW regions throughout NSW, the Board of Directors of ClubsNSW and Affiliated Associations including:

  • Leagues Clubs Australia
  • The RSL and Services Clubs Association
  • The Royal NSW Bowling Association (BowlsNSW)
  • NSW Golf Association and
  • The Federation of Community, Sporting and Workers Clubs

State Council meetings are primarily held bi-monthly with the capacity to vary the regularity and timing to accommodate various industry events. State Councillors are provided with a variety of information including circulars, media releases where applicable, and State Council business and briefing papers to assist in their role. The business and briefing papers are used for the purposes of providing a report/briefing to a regional meeting or Affiliated Association meeting.

Primarily, a State Councillor’s role is to:

  • Provide recommendations to the Board of ClubsNSW on matters relevant to the NSW club industry and the conduct of business of ClubsNSW.
  • Provide an update to ClubsNSW on issues of industry interest, occurring in a Councillor’s region.
  • Receive reports from ClubsNSW on a wide range of industry issues and provide feedback on the direction being taken by ClubsNSW.
  • Participate, where required, in sub-committees for the investigation, research and feasibility of concepts and initiatives of club industry interest.
  • Act, where required, as a media spokesperson for their region, using the resources of ClubsNSW to guarantee consistency of response.
  • Assist in the co-ordination and running of regional meetings.
  • Provide a report to regional meetings on issues of industry and regional relevance, irrespective of whether the ClubsNSW representative is in attendance at the regional meeting or not.
  • Provide assistance to ClubsNSW member clubs, in the region requiring information regarding issues of industry and regional relevance.
  • Where possible assist in the marketing and promotion of services provided by ClubsNSW and general promotion of the role of clubs to State and Local government representatives, media and the broader community.
  • Promote attendance at regional meetings.
  • Promote the ClubsNSW Code of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines and the ClubsNSW Club Directors’ Institute
  • Foster increased professionalism for managers and directors in the club movement through training and development initiatives
  • In addition to the role of an elected State Councillor, Affiliated Associations representatives are encouraged to raise and discuss broad industry issues as well as issues relevant to their particular association or core activity.

Method of Election of State Council
Elections for ClubsNSW State Councillors are conducted annually by the State Electoral Commission as set out in Rules 40-44 of the ClubsNSW Constitution. Nominations are called for by Circular usually in May or June each year. Affiliated Association representatives are nominated by their respective organisations in accordance with Rule 45 of the ClubsNSW Constitution.

Current State Councillors
A list of the current state councillors can be found if you Click Here For List.