Individual applications to join Victorian Ratepayers & Residents Association

Association Reg.Address: 96 Whites Road, Warrnambool. 3280

Email: secretary@vrra.com.au

Secretary: Telephone: 0419 135 619

Application For INDIVIDUAL Membership

Eligibility: A natural person over the age of 18 and a resident or ratepayer of Victoria may apply to become an Individual member of the Association.

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Postal Address

Phone Contact: *

Email Address: *

Local Government Area (City, Shire): *

Agree to Rules: *

Declaration: (if you agree with all of the following, please check the box) 1. I wish to become an Individual member of the Association. 2. I am eligible to be a member, being a natural person over the age of 18 and a resident or ratepayer of Victoria. 3. I hold a pension, Commonwealth Health or other disability or disadvantage concession card and qualify for a concession discount (if applying for a concession discount). 4. I support the Association’s Purposes (see below). 5. I agree to comply with the Rules of the Association. 6. I am not running for, appointed or elected to and do not hold political office, and am not employed in any municipal local government or Council.

ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION FEE $20 - CONCESSION $10.00 *

Receipt required
Receipt not required

Donation (optional)

Optional: Information you provide will be included in a membership register which members may inspect. Please indicate below which personal information you do NOT wish to be available for inspection (copies are not permitted). Note: If your circumstances require additional protection under law please contact the Secretary via email at secretary@vrra.com.au

Address
Phone Numbers
Email Address

Payment Of Membership Subscription Fee (The Association’s financial year is 1^st July to 30^th June)

Cheques: Please make payable to Victorian Ratepayers & Residents Association Inc.
EFT: Please transfer to Victorian Ratepayers & Residents Association Inc, Commonwealth Bank, BSB No .063-533 Account No.10942224 (please include your name).

Victorian Ratepayers & Residents Association Inc – Purposes

To provide a non-sectarian and non-party-political forum through which financial Association members, through the Association’s elected Committee of Management, may advocate for and act to promote and safeguard the broad community interests of ratepayers in the state of Victoria.
To function as a State-level network co-ordinating and consolidating communications and representation for metropolitan, regional and rural Association members and broader ratepayer interests in Victoria.
To function as an educational body to disseminate and exchange with Association members and others information on issues, processes, policies, projects, performance and the like that relate to government operations affecting ratepayers in Victoria.
To advocate for and represent members’ views and broader ratepayer interests at local, regional, state and federal government levels and with other relevant authorities.
To form and express views on matters related to and affecting Victorian ratepayers, including political and election issues, and in particular matters which may adversely impact Association members or the public interest more broadly.
To encourage and mentor the formation of localised community associations across Victoria who share the values and Purposes of the Association.
To promote the return of local government to local control.
To monitor and advocate for government and council decisions, actions, operations and performance to—

Adhere to the principles of democracy, natural justice and equity for ratepayers; and
Avoid self-interest; and
Conform to highest standards of accountability, transparency, governance and service delivery, fiscal responsibility and asset protection; and
Consistently prioritise ratepayer interests by minimising rate increases and applying best value principles to purchasing and budget spending; and
Prioritise inclusiveness in decision-making by ensuring public access to, participation in and consultation upon government-related matters, information and processes is maximised.

To associate, collaborate and form mutually beneficial alliances with those whose philosophy and objectives are sympathetic to and compatible with the Association’s Purposes.