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Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981
Div 5The approved constitution
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Division 5—The approved constitution
14—Constitution
(1) Subject to this Act, the proceedings of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara and the administration of its affairs will be governed by a constitution determined by Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara and approved in accordance with this section.
(2) The constitution must, within 12 months after the commencement of this section—
(a) be amended so as to be consistent with the Act; and
(b) be submitted to the Minister for approval.
(3) Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara may, by resolution passed by at least a two‑thirds majority of members present at an annual general meeting or special general meeting of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, propose an amendment to the constitution.
(4) The Executive Board must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, cause the proposed amendment to be submitted to the Minister for approval and the proposed amendment will come into effect on such approval being granted.
(5) The Minister must not unreasonably withhold approval to a proposed amendment.
(6) An amendment of the constitution made other than in accordance with this section is void and of no effect.
(7) The constitution must specify the address of an office within 30 kilometres of the General Post Office at Adelaide (the principal office of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) at which legal process, notices and other documents may be served upon Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara or the Executive Board.
(8) A person is entitled to inspect (without charge) the constitution—
(b) during ordinary office hours at—
(i) the principal office of Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara; and
(ii) the Minister's office.
(9) A person is entitled, on payment of the fee prescribed by the regulations, to a copy of the constitution.