Article 30: Working Committees of the Panjshirian Council of Australia
1. In order to achieve the objectives of this Constitution and to implement specialized programs, the Panjshirian Council of Australia may, as necessary, establish subsidiary working committees.
2. The proposed committees of the Council may include, but are not limited to:
• Finance and Procurement Committee;
• Cultural Committee;
• Social Committee;
• Sports and Youth Affairs Committee;
• Women’s Committee.
The Executive Board may establish or merge additional committees as necessary.
3. Composition and Method of Election:
Each committee shall be formed from among volunteers who are either specialists or interested members in the relevant field.
The head of each committee shall be elected by direct vote of the members of that committee for a two-year term, under the supervision of the Executive Board of the Panjshirian Council of Australia.
4. Scope of Independence and Responsibility:
Committees shall operate with executive independence within their respective domains, provided their activities remain within the framework of the Council’s overall resolutions and policies. They remain accountable to the Executive Board of the Panjshirian Council of Australia.
5. Terms of Reference:
For each committee, a formal written “Terms of Reference” shall be prepared. This document shall be drafted in consultation with committee members, developed by the Cultural Committee, and finalized through approval by the Executive Board.
6. Legal Clause:
All activities, elections, and operations of committees must comply with the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic).