2017-04-18 GC Agenda Att 3 to Item 5 Business Plan Cooroy Memorial Hall

4. Public sentiment in the past 18 months of closure has been one of anticipation to have
   Cooroy’s hall returned to public use with necessary repairs and refurbishments. CMHA
   Inc.’s vision includes multiple new uses for the Hall taking full advantage of the size,
   location and heritage character of the building. Once renovated, the Hall is expected to
   achieve long term, sustainable financial viability.



2. Governance
2.1 Governance
1. Cooroy Memorial Hall Association Inc. is currently comprised of 15 committed members
   with professional expertise and community skill operating according to the Department of
   Fair Trading model rules and “Smart Business” booklet.
2. Since Incorporation, the CMHA Inc. has met fortnightly to discuss planning, roles and
   responsibilities of members, ensuring the success of this important project. Key areas of
   governance are defined as:
   •   Design/ Building/ Construction
   •   Operations/ Management
   •   Grants and Fundraising
   • Heritage and Community Engagement     t
3. All members are experienced and respected members of the community with long and
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   productive history within their industries and community. Significant advantages are gained
   from this open, inclusive and democratic governance model; input from all aspects of the hall
   being considered in any decision.

2.2 Legal Entity
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1. Cooroy Memorial Hall Association Inc. became a legal entity on the 24 January 2017 with a
   membership of 43. Incorporation Number: IA56629
2. ABN. 34 665 906 713
3. The committee has developed a good governance model for future committee members to
   follow ensuring the ongoing successful operations of the hall.




BUSINESS PLAN FOR FUTURE OPERATION OF COOROY MEMORIAL HALL                   MARCH 2017        5