This suite of tools is designed to help establish your accord, give it structure, attract and retain members and run the accord successfully. Use these templates as a basis for building a strong, productive and well run accord.
Any group of two or more parties, with at least one being a licensee, can form a local liquor accord. To initiate an accord and register it with the Secretary as per Section 135 of the Liquor Act 2007, email the following details to liquor.accords@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au:
These resources will help build a solid framework for your accord and give structure, manage potential risks and run things smoothly.
A constitution is a document that specifies the rules governing the relationship between an accord and its members. It defines who can join an accord, how it operates and how decisions are made.
It includes a framework for membership, your executive committee structure, meeting information and voting rights. Using the template we have provided below, will ensure compliance with the legislative requirements of liquor accords as outlined in Sections 131-136 of the Liquor Act 2007.
What to consider when drafting your constitution:
We’ve put together a list of common roles and responsibilities of executive committee members. The roles and responsibilities may vary based on specific accord requirements.
Download: Roles and responsibilities of the executive committee PDF, 110.59 KB
Download: Constitution for liquor accord template DOCX, 180.32 KB
This template helps document and agree on strategies to implement across your accord.
Implementing accord terms has the support of the law. Section 134 of the Liquor Act 2007 recognises that liquor accords can adopt terms that minimise alcohol related harms, even where it involves patrons having restricted access to the premises or restricted service on the premises. We recommend that you review your accord terms at least once a year to reflect the most current state of the accord, and ensure that your terms are not discriminatory to any patrons or premises type.Download: Liquor accord terms template DOCX, 283.08 KB Need help? Speak to the Liquor Accords team about terms your accord can implement.
Use these templates to create communications to promote the benefits of Accord membership, attract and renew members and collect fees.
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General liquor accord meetings are typically held quarterly, with Annual General Meetings (AGMs) occurring annually. The guide below provides insights into effectively administrating these meetings. It is intended to be used alongside the Agenda and Minutes Template, as well as the Action Log provided below in the Meeting Templates area (link).
Download: Step-by-step guide to running your liquor accord meetings
To make sure liquor accord meetings benefit everyone, it's important to include topics that matter to all license types. While some issues are specific to certain licenses, it's best to focus on discussions that affect everyone. If a topic mainly concerns one type of license, consider discussing it at the end of the meeting or in a separate session. This helps manage time efficiently and ensures that everyone can participate in discussions that affect your community. By being inclusive and fair, liquor accord meetings can effectively serve the interests of all involved.
Use this template to build your agenda and record minutes at your meetings. An action log is included to help you document actions discussed at your meetings, assign actions to members and monitor how the actions are tracking.Download: Liquor Accord Agenda and Minutes template DOCX, 315.9 KB
The following is a list of organisations that you might consider approaching to provide a guest speaker for your next meeting. Where appropriate, it might also be useful to consult with these groups on key issues to inform projects or have these organisations join your accord as a member. The list is not exhaustive.
Your local licensing police can provide an overview of local licensing matters and crime statistics at your meetings.
They can also refer you to other areas of the NSW Police Force to inform your members about local and state-wide initiatives and campaigns, such as:
Local Councils determine which areas within their organisation are involved in local Liquor Accords. Speak with your regular council representative about involving other areas of Council in your Accord to discuss:
In some Accords, State Government organisations regularly attend and present at meetings on local and state-wide programs that may impact your community. Consider inviting a representative from these organisations as a guest presenter to your meeting:
Your relevant peak industry association can inform your members about local and state-wide initiatives that your Accord can get involved in. They may also be able to provide tailored presentations and share information on what other Accord groups are doing:
Representatives from your local area can share information on matters, issues and events, and work with you to implement harm minimisation strategies.
The Liquor Accords team can provide you with a logo, sticker artwork, flyers and posters. Please contact the team on liquor.accords@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au to discuss your needs.
Running a liquor accord is about building a dynamic forum that brings together licensed venues, government services and community representatives to discuss shared problems and decide on appropriate action.
They meet to develop strategies and campaigns to address local alcohol-related issues and antisocial behaviour before they escalate and become ongoing problems.
Successful accords consult their community and collaborate with police and councils to identify current and emerging issues that help find solutions.
Liquor accord groups succeed by:
An incorporated accord offers protection to its members for their legal transactions by establishing the group’s legal identity separate from its individual members. Members can consider incorporating as an association to limit the liability of individuals.
The factsheet below helps you understand the process and requirements for becoming an incorporated association.Download: Incorporating your Accord PDF, 262.12 KB
The Liquor Accords team is here to help. Contact our team at liquor.accords@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au
