From time to time, established or new Community Groups and individuals seek support from an incorporated association such as EDRA. This may be for a range of purposes including:
- To apply for a grant that requires the applicant be auspiced by an Incorporated Association
- To manage grant funds
- To provide insurance. EDRA provide 20million public liability insurance
- To support, auspice & cover insurance for Community Groups and individual’s projects until they are established (this is for an agreed period between EDRA & Community Group/individuals)
- For advocacy support
- Special Interest Subcommittees are selected based on the activity or project remaining consistent with EDRA’s five strategic goals
- The Community Group/Individual is required to present their proposal, activity, or project at an EDRA General Committee Meeting for consideration. The EDRA Committee will review the proposal & advise the outcome & recommendations in writing
- Approved EDRA Special Interest Subcommittees are classified as ‘Associate Members’ of the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Association under the model rules for an Incorporated Association set by Consumer
Affairs. There is no fee to become an EDRA Special Interest Subcommittee.
- EDRA Special Interest Sub-committees don’t have voting rights, however, may have other rights as determined by the Committee or by resolution at a general meeting.
