Albert Park Yachting & Angling Club (APYAC) Rules (Clause 5.4) provide for the life partner (in a domestic relationship) of a current APYAC Full Member (Nominating Member) to join APYAC as an Associate Member.
For these Rules, a Domestic Life Partner shall mean:
A person with whom a current financial Full Member shares a genuine, ongoing domestic relationship akin to marriage, irrespective of gender or legal marital status.
The Life Partner may be nominated for Membership by a current financial Full Member, subject to the following conditions:
a) The Member and the nominee have been in a domestic partnership for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months before the date of nomination.
b) The Member declares that the relationship is genuine, exclusive, and ongoing.
c) The Committee may, at its discretion, request reasonable evidence of the relationship, including but not limited to:
i. A statutory declaration by the nominating Member or both parties;
ii. Joint documentation such as a lease, utility bill, or property ownership.
d) A Member may nominate only one Life Partner at any given time.
If the domestic relationship between the nominating Member and the Life Partner changes or the nominating member’s membership ceases, the Associate Membership will lapse. The nominating (current) member must inform APYAC within 14 days should the relationship cease.
The Committee shall have full and final discretion to accept or decline any nomination made under this Rule. Any decision made by the Committee in relation to a Life Partner nomination shall be final and not subject to appeal.
Associate Members enjoy social rights and access to APYAC Clubhouse facilities, but do not have boathouse or launching rights, and are not entitled to vote at Club meetings or elections.
The Associate Membership category does not charge an annual fee; however, upon approval of this application by the Club's Membership Committee, a charge of $25 will be invoiced to cover administration costs and membership card.
By signing and submitting this application, both parties acknowledge that they understand the above and confirm their details below, and the Associate Member (Applicant) confirms that they:
- wish to become a member of the Association.
- support the purposes of the Association; and
- agree to comply with these Rules.
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