Incorporated association public officer

An incorporated association is made up of:

• a public officer
• a management committee
• committee members.

Find out about committee members.

A public officer is the association's representative and contact.

Who can become a public officer

You can only become a public officer if you are all the following:

• an NT resident
• over 18.

When to appoint a public officer

A public officer is appointed by committee members at the association's first meeting.

Read more about the process for when you start an incorporated association.

Responsibilities

A public officer must:

• keep a copy of the constitution and make it available to members on request
• advise of any changes to their contact details or appointment within 14 days
• have their details available on the public record.

When a public officer is removed

A public officer loses their office if they:

• no longer live in the NT
• become bankrupt
• formally resign or are removed by members
• become of unsound mind or die.

How to apply

You can apply online, by email or in person.

There is no fee.

Apply online

To apply online, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Licensing Online.

If you're not already registered, you'll need to create an account.

Step 2. Confirm you are ‘linked’ to the association.

Step 3. Complete the application.

Apply by email or in person

To apply by email or in person, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the application to appoint or change a public officer's details.

Step 2. Check the application for supporting documents you may need.

Step 3. Submit your application and any supporting documents by email or in person at your nearest Territory Business Centre.

Contact

Contact the associations team.