Minutes of the 77th Annual General Meeting Wednesday 19th November 2014 66 Albion Street, Surry Hills 2010

1. President’s Welcome and Acknowledgement of the Traditional Land Owners

NCOSS President, Eileen Baldry opened the meeting at 5:30pm. Allen Madden, Cultural Representative of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, sent his apologies. Ms Baldry acknowledged the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and paid respect to the Elders past and present.

The President welcomed everybody to the NCOSS 77th Annual General Meeting (AGM), announced apologies received to date and asked for any further apologies.

Resolution 01/14: ‘That the apologies be accepted.’

Moved: Vivek Prabhu Seconded: Karen Bevan

Motion carried.

2. Minutes of the 76th AGM 2013

The minutes of the 76th Annual General Meeting were distributed to all members and visitors.

Resolution 02/14: ‘That the minutes of the 76th Annual General Meeting of the Council of Social Service of be accepted as a true and accurate record.’

Moved: Mary Perkins Seconded: Michael Perusco

Motion carried.

3. Presentation of 2013-14 Annual Report and President’s Report

The President spoke to the 2013-14 Annual Report and the Presidents Report. The President noted that it was amazing to have such a great group of active members and the support of an enthusiastic Board. She thanked Alison Peters for leading NCOSS through a period of change, including restructure and relocation to Level 3, 52- 58 William Street, Woolloomooloo. The President thanked NCOSS staff for their input through this phase and also welcomed the equally talented new CEO Tracy Howe who joined the NCOSS team in July 2014.

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In addition, the President emphasized the need of NCOSS to adapt to the new changes in the sector.

Resolution 03/14: ‘That the NCOSS Annual Report for 2013-2014 be accepted.’

Moved: Mary Perkins Seconded: Maree O'Halloran

Motion carried.

4. Treasurer’s Report

The President invited the NCOSS Treasurer to deliver the Treasurer’s Report. The Treasurer recommended the audited Financial Statement for 2013-14 to the members and also thanked NCOSS staff for their efforts during the year.

The Treasurer elaborated the healthy financial situation that reflected the ability of the organization to control its costs and initiate different income streams through membership and insurance commissions. The Treasurer also emphasized the challenging future of NCOSS despite its healthy current situation.

Resolution 04/14: ‘That the Treasurer’s Report and the audited financial reports for 2013-2014 be accepted.’

Moved: Sarah Fogg Seconded: Tony Davies

Motion carried.

5. Introduction of Returning Officer

The President introduced Lesley Garton as the Returning Officer.

6. Election of Board Members/Declaration of Poll

The Returning Officer, Lesley Garton reported that the following people will remain on the Board until the 2015 AGM:

Vivek Prabhu Treasurer Michael Perusco Director Denele Crozier Director

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Sarah Fogg Director Tony Davies Director

Lesley Garton announced that the following people had been elected unopposed:

Karen Bevan President

Lesley Garton announced that the following people had been elected to the position of ordinary Director:

 Cecily Michaels  Ngila Bevan  Adam Farrar  Eamon Waterford

Resolution 05/14: “That the Returning Officer’s Report be accepted and the ballot papers destroyed.”

Moved: Michael Perusco Seconded: Karen Bevan

Motion carried.

7. Thank you to retiring Board members

Retiring President, Eileen Baldry handed over to incoming President, Karen Bevan. Karen thanked Returning Officer, Leslie Garton and presented her with a gift on behalf of NCOSS.

Karen Bevan thanked Eileen Baldry for her hard work and dedication as NCOSS President and Chair of NCOSS Board sub-committees since November 2010. Karen also thanked retiring Vice President, Mary Perkins and Directors Matthew Bowden and Elizabeth Priestley and presented them all with gifts on behalf of NCOSS.

8. Appointment of Auditors

Resolution 06/14: “That Moore Stephens Accountants and Advisors be appointed as the Auditors for the Council of Social Service of New South Wales (NCOSS) to replace Hayward’s Accountants who gave notice as of 8 October 2014 of their intention to resign as the NCOSS Auditors. The appointment of Moore Stephens Accountants and Advisors is to take effect from the conclusion of the 2014 Annual General Meeting or on a date approved by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It is noted that Moore Stephens Accountants and Advisors having been nominated for appointment as the Auditor, have consented to act as auditor”

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Moved: Vivek Prabhu Seconded: Lesley Garton

Motion carried.

9. Any Other Business

There was no other business.

10. Close of meeting

Karen Bevan declared the meeting closed and asked guests to move downstairs to the courtyard area for an end of year celebration.

Meeting Closed at 5:50pm

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Attendees at 2014 NCOSS Annual General Meeting, 19th November 2014

Organisational (Corporate) Members

Organisation Name of Representative Action for People with Disability Ngila Bevan Benevolent Society Sarah Fogg Benevolent Society of NSW - Paddington Sarah Fogg Compassionate Friends, NSW Jenny Wandl / Joy Rapps Contact Inc Cherie Butryn Health Consumers NSW Anthony Brown Hepatitis NSW Alistair Lawrie Inner Sydney Regional Council Eris Sustastic JewishCare Claire Vern Justice Connect Savi Mani National Council of Women of NSW Inc Noelene Rannard Northern Rivers Social Development Council Tony Davies Northern Rivers Social Development Council Tony Davies NSW Consumer Advisory Group Mental Health Inc Maureen O'Reeffe Playgroup NSW Karen Bevan Public Interest Advocacy Centre Alexis Goodstene Shelter NSW Mary Perkins St Vincent de Paul Society – NSW State Council Michael Perusco TRI Community Exchange Cecily Michaels Womens Health NSW Denele Crozier

Individual (Associate) Members

Name Christine Regan Eileen Baldy Karen Bevan Lesley Garton Peter Trebilco Vivek Prabhu Warren Gardiner

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Proxies

Member Name Named Proxy Holder ACL Disability Services Chair (Eileen Baldry) CCSA (formerly Community Connections Solutions Australia) President (Eileen Baldry) Cystic Fibrosis NSW President (Eileen Baldry) Family Services Illawarra Inc Eileen Baldry Point Clare Community Hall Tony Davies Trebilco, Peter President (Eileen Baldry) Womens' Legal Services NSW Chair (Eileen Baldry)

Visitors

Organisation Name Bill Pope Mental Health Commission NSW Julie Rosothan NCOSS Valentyna Kors NCOSS Laura Maclean NCOSS Wendy Hall NCOSS Rashmi Kumar NCOSS Tracy Howe NCOSS Craig Howe NCOSS Janette Prichard NCOSS Grace Crowley NCOSS Amanda Smithers Ombudsman NSW Steve Kinmond

Apologies

Name Organisation Aine Healy NSW Council for Intellectual Disability MP Independent Member for Sydney Andrew Lewis Executive Director Operations and Programs, Energy and Resources Andrew Scipione Commissioner of Police Bernadette Roberts Cancer Council Bruce Barbour NSW Ombudsman

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Name Organisation Catherine Mahony David Pitchford Urban Renewal David Shoebridge MP The Greens NSW Dr Mary Foley Secretary, NSW Health Dr Michele Bruniges AM Secretary, Department of Education and Communities Dr Rohan Hammett Deputy Secretary - Strategy and Resources, NSW Ministry of Health Genevieve Kelly Secretary, NTEU-NSW Division Secretary Georgina Harrisson Deputy Secretary Strategic Reform and Policy, Department of Family & Community Services Ginie Udy SDN Children’s Services Helen Backhouse Southern Youth and Family Services Hon MP Minister of Transport, Minister for the Hunter Hon Jai Rowell MP Minister for Mental Health, Assistant Minister for Health Hon John Ajaka MLC Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for the Illawarra Hon MP Minister for Small Business and Minister for Regional Tourism Hon MP Minister for Primary Industries Hon Kevin Humphries MP Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water, Minister for Western NSW Hon Luke Foley MLC Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Shadow Minister for Planning & Infrastructure, Shadow Minister for the Environment & Climate Change Hon Mick Veitch MLC Shadow Minister for Trade & Investment, Shadow Minister for Regional Infrastructure & Services , Shadow Minister for Regional & Rural Affairs Hon , MP Premier Hon Paul Green MLC Temporary Chair of Committees Hon MP Shadow Minister for Finance and Services; Shadow Minister for Water; Shadow Special Minister of State; and Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on Western Sydney Hon MP Minister for Sport and Recreation, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP Minister for Education Hon. , MP Attorney General Hon. , MP Minister for Health, Minister for Medical Research Hon. Matthew Mason-Cox MLC Minister for Fair Trading

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Name Organisation Hon. MP Deputy Premier, Minister for Trade & Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure & Services, Minister Tourism & Major Events, Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing’ Minister for the Arts Hon. MP Minister for Citizenship and Communities and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Assisting Minister for Education Jan Barham MLC The Greens NSW Jan Barham MLC The Greens NSW Jim Longley Deputy Secretary, Department of Family & Community Services John Kaye MP The Greens NSW John Watkins CEO Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Magaret Tipper Community Resource Network Maurice Brady Blue Mountains City Council Mr Blair Comley Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet NDCAS Narrabri NDCAS Narrabri Nepean Blue Mountains Local Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Health District NSW Family Day Care Association NSW Family Day Care Association Inc Inc Mp Member for Liverpool Paul Newson Executive Director NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing Peter Severin Corrective Services NSW Philip Gaetjens Secretary, NSW Treasury Rod Stowe Commissioner for Fair Trading MP Member for Heffron, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Shadow Minister for Ports Ruth Robinson Physical Disability Council of New South Wales Simon Smith Deputy Secretary, Productivity and Sustainability, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet MP Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Shadow Minister for Science & Medical Research, Shadow Minister for the Arts MLC Shadow Minister for Local Government, Shadow Minister for Housing, Shadow Minister for the Status of Women Sue Kingwill Contact Inc Susan Heyne Blacktown Community Transport

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