Incorporated association public officer

An incorporated association is made up of a public officer, a management committee and committee members.

Find out about committee members.

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

Who can become a public officer

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

• a member or employee of the association (as stated in the constitution)
• 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

To apply, follow these steps:

Step 1. To apply online, go to Licensing NT Online.

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

Confirm you are ‘linked’ to the association.

Step 2. Attach your meeting minutes that show members' endorsement for the appointment.

Step 3. Pay the fee - you will be prompted during the application process.

Submit by email or in person

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

Step 1. Fill in the application.

Application to appoint or change a public officer's details PDF (149.5 KB)
Application to appoint or change a public officer's details DOCX (67.6 KB)

You will need to provide the following:

• public officer application
• minutes from the meeting of appointment
• fee.

Step 2. Submit by email or in person at your nearest Territory Business Centre.

Contact

Contact the compliance team.