1. Name

The name of the group is Conservation Landholders Tasmania (CLT)  (“the Group”).

2. Purpose

The purpose of the Group is to reestablish an Incorporated Association called Conservation Landholders Tasmania Inc. in early 2026.

Our focus is to support covenant landholders through collaboration, practical assistance, and advocacy on issues that matter for private land conservation. While our identity remains firmly rooted in representing covenant landholders, we also recognise the important role played by many non-covenanted but conservation-minded landholders. CLT aims to be a welcoming space for all who share a commitment to protecting Tasmania’s biodiversity.

The ongoing purpose of the group is to:

• link people with common interests
• provide mutual support for our conservation activities
• promote knowledge and skill sharing
• learn from experts
• facilitate contact with relevant funding bodies
• promote the benefits of owning land for conservation

3. Membership

3.1 Full Membership is open to any person who owns a covenant property in Tasmania and supports the purpose of the Group. 

3.2 Associate membership if for any person who supports conservation lands in Tasmania.
3.3 The Group may keep a simple list of members.
3.4  Members may resign at any time by notifying a member of the working group

4. Meetings

4.1 The Group will meet as required.
4.2 Decisions are made by consensus where possible, or by a simple majority vote of members present.
4.3 A record of decisions (minutes or notes) will be kept.

5. Committee – working group

The Group will have the following office bearer roles, elected by members of the working group:

• Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Any members of the group can choose to support the organisation by being on the working group.

Office bearers hold their roles until the Group holds a General Meeting to form the Incorporated Association.

6. Finances

6.1 The Group may hold money in a bank account under the Group’s name.

6.2 At least two authorised signatories are required for any financial transaction.
6.3 A simple financial record will be kept and made available to members on request.

6.4 The financial year is 1 July to 30 June.

6.5 CLT is a not for profit unincorporated group

7. Conflict of Interest

Members must declare any conflict of interest and should not vote on matters where they have a direct financial or personal interest.

8. Changes to the Rules

This rules (constitution) may be amended at any meeting where:

• members have been notified in advance, and
  
  
• a simple majority agrees to the change.

9. Winding Up

The Group  will forward corporate knowledge such as minutes, funds, membership list – to the soon to be formed Conservation Land Tasmania. 

If this doesn’t occur and closing the group is necessary;

• any remaining funds will be donated to a not-for-profit organisation agreed by the members, and
• records will be finalised and shared with members.

Developed December 2025