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Constitution and By-laws

Constitution

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By-laws

  • Code of Professional Conduct – for members with Australian recognised dietetic qualifications, and non-members with APD status (Oct 2011)*
  • Code of Profesional Conduct – for members without Australian recognised dietetic qualifications and non-member Accredited Nutritionists (Oct 2011)*
  • Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures (November 2009)*
  • Membership Application Procedures (July 2010)
  • Accredited Practising Dietitian (January 2011)
  • Branches (May 2011)
  • Procedure for Election of Directors (August 2009)
  • Procedure for the Election of Branch Executive (May 2011)
  • Procedure for the Operation of Committees of the Board (May 2011)
  • Procedure for the Operation of  Interest Groups and Discussion Groups (Aug 2011)
  • Consultancy Services Provided by Directors of the Board or Members of the Australian Dietetic Council (Feb 2010)

*Also refer to the Statement of Ethical Practice – for members with Australian recognised dietetic qualifications and non-members with APD status (Oct 2011) and

the Statement of Ethical Practice – for members without Australian recognised dietetic qualifications and non-member Accredited Nutritionists (Oct 2011)

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