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Kharchu Centre New Zealand

Governance

How KCNZ is run — openly

Kharchu Centre New Zealand Incorporated is an incorporated society. It is governed by its members through an Executive Committee and a set of Rules, and it is committed to acting transparently and accountably.

Structure

Governance structure

As an incorporated society under New Zealand law, KCNZ has legal identity separate from its members. Ultimate authority rests with the membership, exercised at general meetings. Day-to-day leadership is delegated to an elected Executive Committee, which acts within the Society’s Rules.

  • Executive Committee

    Elected by members to lead the Society between general meetings, make decisions within the Rules, and account to members.

  • Members

    Hold the Society's purpose, elect the Committee, vote at general meetings, and take part in the Society's activities.

  • Patron

    His Eminence Kyabje Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche provides spiritual direction; governance and administration rest with the Committee and members.

Executive Committee

Who serves on the Committee

The current Executive Committee will be listed here. Committee members are added and updated by KCNZ through the Centre’s content system — names are not published until confirmed.

Roles & responsibilities

What the Committee does

  • Set direction and approve activities in line with the Society’s purpose
  • Manage finances prudently and keep proper records
  • Convene general meetings and report to members
  • Consider and confirm applications for membership
  • Maintain the Rules and adopt policies as needed

Documents

Constitution, policies & reports

  • Rules of Kharchu Centre New Zealand Incorporated

    The constitution and rules governing the Society, its membership and its Executive Committee.

    To be published

Annual reports and financial summaries will be added here as they are adopted at each Annual General Meeting.

Transparency

Financial transparency & meetings

KCNZ keeps proper financial records and reports its position to members at the Annual General Meeting. General meetings are held as required by the Rules, with notice to all members. Members may access Society records in accordance with the Rules and applicable law.

Contact

Contact the governance team

For governance matters — the Rules, meetings, membership decisions, complaints or records requests — email kharchucentrenz@gmail.com marked for the attention of the Executive Committee, or use the feedback form.