Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00345:section:246
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00345
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 246
Character Range: 373482–374877

246  Determination of reporting units—application by organisation
 (1) An application by an organisation for a certificate under section 245 must:
 (a) be in accordance with the regulations; and
 (b) include an application for the General Manager to certify such alterations to the rules of the organisation as are required to give effect to the establishment of the proposed reporting units.
Note: Examples of the alterations that may be required are:
(a) alterations to designate officers from the branches to be the committee of management for the reporting unit for the purpose of complying with this Part; and
(b) alterations to designate officers from the branches to undertake such duties as are necessary for the purpose of enabling the reporting unit to comply with this Part.
 (2) Where an organisation applies for a certificate, the General Manager must issue the certificate and certify the rule alterations if the General Manager is satisfied that:
 (a) the level of financial information that would be available to members under the proposed division into reporting units would be adequate and would be relevant to them; and
 (b) the alterations to the rules:
 (i) comply with, and are not contrary to, this Act, the Fair Work Act, modern awards or enterprise agreements; and
 (ii) are not otherwise contrary to law; and
 (iii) have been made under the rules of the organisation.