Minutes/National Council/2014-01-29

Agenda

 * Previous meeting's minutes — http://pirateparty.org.au/wiki/Minutes/National_Council/2014-01-15 (Chair)
 * Banking update (MarkG)
 * March in March (Frew)
 * General business

National Council

 * Simon Frew
 * Brendan Molloy
 * Mozart Olbrycht-Palmer
 * Ben McGinnes
 * Mark Gibbons
 * Glen Takkenberg (taco)
 * Melanie Thomas

State Coordinators

 * Fletcher Boyd (WA)

Apologies

 * David Campbell

Previous meeting's minutes

 * By-laws were not completed due to lack of time
 * All the banking-related action items were done.
 * Minor correction to remove implied consensus about "mirroring Greens"
 * Vote delayed due to lack of NC members.
 * See motions

Banking update

 * The documents and application are lodged.
 * There's a few steps involved since we've asked for linked accounts with multiple signatories in different cities and a customised netbanking package and non-profit fee waiver.
 * Should take a week or two to process everything.
 * Designated signatories will need to take two forms of ID to their local ANZ branch and sign off on a form.
 * Signatories need to provide date of birth to Mark and advise him which ANZ branch is most convenient.
 * If this is done tonight, the application process can move another step tomorrow.
 * We will need to deposit $500 to open the accounts; Mark can deposit this and claim reimbursement.
 * No issues with this proposal.
 * See motions

March in March

 * Broad-based protest against Abbott Government reforms.
 * A couple of members have asked what we are doing and if we support it.
 * Perhaps promote it a little on social media and mention it in an announcement or general discussion.
 * It would be good to organise contingents and possibly flyer on the day, although it will depend on how many people we have attending.
 * Doesn't hurt to have a general disagreement festival every now and then.
 * Aims to be family-friendly.

General business

 * Brendan sending out an email to Queensland members asking for volunteers for the Griffith by-election.
 * Need to authorise money to produce corflutes for the election.
 * $1,100 for 100 corflute signs.
 * These are reusable, we're not spending $1,100 on a one-off campaign.
 * High quality stickers of candidates can be placed over the picture for every House of Reps election.
 * Order can be placed tomorrow, assuming a photo is provided for the design.
 * See motions
 * Mozart will be in Adelaide from Thursday next week to the following Tuesday.
 * Will have laptop and Internet access, but might be busy at various times.
 * Call if urgent, but it shouldn't make a huge difference to availability.
 * Brendan flying to Queensland next Tuesday, returning Sunday.
 * Putting up signs, etc.

Close meeting

 * See motions

Motions

 * MOTION: Accept minutes for NC meeting 2014-01-15
 * Put by: Frew
 * Ayes: 6 (Brendan, Mozart, MarkG, Frew, taco, mel_); Nays: 0 ; Abstains: 1 (Ben)
 * Motion carries


 * MOTION: Permit Mark to be reimbursed for $500 for opening ANZ accounts
 * Put by: Brendan
 * Ayes: 6 (Brendan, Ben, Frew, Mozart, mel_, taco); Nays: 0 ; Abstains: 0
 * Motion carries.


 * MOTION: Authorise $1100 for the production of 100 corflutes for Mel.
 * Put by: Brendan
 * Ayes: 7 (Brendan, Frew, Ben, MarkG, taco, Mozart, mel_); Nays: 0 ; Abstains: 0
 * Motion carries.


 * MOTION: Close meeting.
 * Put by: Brendan
 * Ayes: 6 (Brendan, Ben, taco, MarkG, Mozart, mel_); Nays: 0 ; Abstains: 0
 * Motion carries.

Action items

 * Nil.