Statute 15.2 - The Melbourne University Sports Association
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Recitals
- The Melbourne University Sports Union (‘Sports Union’) was formed in 1904 as an independent unincorporated association by affiliation or association of the sports clubs of the University.
- The Sports Union has received de facto recognition by the University since its inception and its Constitution was recognised by statute on 28 May 1985.
- On 3 April 1995 the Council approved the change of name of the Sports Union to “The Melbourne University Sports Association” and recognised its revised constitution.
Recognition of the Sports Association
15.2.1 The Council hereby recognises and must continue to recognise The Melbourne University Sports Association (‘Sports Association’) as a student organisation of the University and, for so long as the Council, after considering the constitution of the Sports Association, and the role of other student organisations it recognises, is of the opinion that the Sports Association remains capable of representing the sports clubs of the University and is carrying out all of the obligations imposed on it by any agreement with the University, this statute or by any Act, the Council will continue to recognise the Sports Association.
Termination of recognition
15.2.2 Where the Council forms the opinion for whatever reason that the Sports Association should no longer be recognised, the privileges provided by this statute are terminated.
Student representation
15.2.3 The Council may, by standing resolution, determine when and for what purpose representatives of the Sports Association are appointed to any body of the University.