How it Works
As an incorporated association, PCC must have an appointed treasurer and must maintain accurate books of account. PCC is also required to undergo an independent audit as at 30 Sep each year.
Banking
PCC can provide details of our bank account to facilitate online banking where members or suppliers wish to make online transfers for payment. Please contact the Treasurer for details.
Fees, Payments and Expenditure
Annual membership fees and any other payments that may be received by PCC are all accounted for in PCC's Financial Books. All outgoings are likewise recorded. Each month, the Treasurer reports to the committee regarding receipts and expenditure for the preceding month. All monies are banked and where possible, all payments are made by cheque, but cash may be used for small purchases or where the vendor does not accept cheques. The committee of management signs off on all expenditure on behalf of members.
Our first Treasurer Jeanette (pictured), attending to PCC finances prior to the selection of a bank that met our needs. We eventually found a bank that demonstrated a community approach to banking, which we felt was in keeping with the Permaculture philosophy.
PCC is not driven by finances or money, in fact it would be good to operate without the worry of funds. However, it
is a necessity to have some funds for such things as insurance, hall hire,
postage, post office box, administration needs, office requisites and the
like. Therefore, we need to ensure that all public monies are managed correctly, that members are able to find out what funds are being expended and what
the financial status may be at any given time.