FMCA - Frequently Asked Questions

• Superannuation Guarantee (SG) – FAQ for Music Clubs

Q: What are the Key obligations for Affiliated Clubs under the FMCA Constitution?

Obligations of Affiliated Clubs - Summary

1. Annual election of officers
2. Annual payments to FMCA
3. Provide programme copies for each Musicale
4. Reference FMCA awards on programmes
5. Submit audited financial statements annually
6. Surrender assets if the Club winds up
7. Surrender assets if the Club ceases to function
8. Maintain Rules consistent with FMCA Constitution
9. Notify FMCA of Club officer elections
10. Provide deputies for Council meetings if needed

Q: What are FMCA’s responsibilities to the Music Clubs?

Concise takeaway: FMCA’s core responsibility is to support, strengthen, and oversee Music Clubs so they can deliver musical culture and education in their communities. This includes promotion, awards, concerts, governance oversight, insurance/licensing coordination, attendance at Musicales, and custodianship of club assets if a club winds up. ... more details➔

Q: Who can attend AGM and Council meetings?

Short answer: Attendance is not open to the public. Only Council members and properly appointed deputies may attend Council meetings and the AGM. General Club members who are not officers do not have the right to attend. ... more details➔

Q: Do Music Clubs have the right to demand details of the FMCA trust funds?

Short answer: No — affiliated Music Clubs do not have a constitutional right to demand detailed information about FMCA trust funds. They may request information, and FMCA may choose to provide it, but the Constitution does not grant Clubs any entitlement to inspect, audit, or demand details of FMCA managed trust funds.
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Q: Can a Council member request an extra detailed report at the AGM?

Short answer: No — a Council member cannot demand an extra detailed report at the AGM, nor can they block or delay acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report by insisting on additional documentation. They may ask questions for clarification, but they cannot require new reports, expanded reports, or additional financial documents before the AGM proceeds. ... more details➔

Q: If a council member abstains from voting, is their attendance counted in the vote total?

Short answer: No. An abstention does not count toward the vote total. The member’s attendance counts toward quorum, but their abstention is not included in the number of votes cast “for” or “against” the motion.
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Q: Who from the clubs qualifies to join the FMCA executive?

Short answer: Only Club Officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Music) can join the FMCA Executive Committee if they are elected as Vice Presidents. Vice Presidents can be elected to the FMCA Executive (President, Deputy President, Secretary/Public Officer, Treasurer). ... more details➔

Q: What are the responsibilities of FMCA Vice-Presidents?

Short answer: Vice‑Presidents are elected members of the FMCA Executive Committee. Their purpose is to share the workload, support governance, and oversee specific operational areas. They act under the direction of the President and Executive. ... more details➔