Model constitution

The Parents and Friends Federation has, over the years, provided a model constitution for use by the local school’s Parents and Friends Association.

The Constitution is the document which gives guidance to the local association for its efficient and effective operation. Hence the document:

• Sets common aims and objectives;
• Establishes rules for membership, elections, voting etc;
• Arranges for proper management of the finances;
• Allows for amendments and changes to be discussed, debated and resolved;
• Sets standards for appropriate community involvement; and
• Establishes other rules for the organisation's operation.

The following Constitution of the Parents and Friends Associations of Catholic Schools in Queensland, which supersedes all other model constitutions, has been drafted with the assistance and endorsement of Church authorities, legal advisers, parents and the Federation’s State Committee. It is a refinement and an updating of the Constitution that has been used by Parents and Friends Associations for some years.

This document recognizes that Parents and Friends Associations exist for the benefit of the school and its students. Each local association must be properly constituted and approved by Church and school authorities to ensure that it is eligible for insurance cover provided by the school, parish or diocese.

Officer bearers of the local association and the school Principal should ensure that copies of the constitution are readily available for perusal.

Download the Constitution

 Model Constitution (Word document - 157kb)

 Model Constitution ( PDF document - 157kb)