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Membership of the GCCFV

 

 

Membership of Governing Council is available to all persons interested in cats and the Cat Fancy. Members have access to many services and benefits.

Membership classes available are:

  • Member (for residents of Victoria)
  • Junior (for residents of Victoria under 18 years of age)
  • Associate Member (for those residing outside Victoria)

Members are entitled to:

a.    Vote at General meetings of Governing Council

b.    Register cats/kittens or litters

c.    Register prefixes

d.    Obtain titles for cats that have gained the appropriate qualifications

e.    Serve on the Committee

f.     Receive Cat of the Year Awards

 

Juniors and Associate Members do not have voting rights, nor can they serve on the Committee.

Juniors cannot register undesexed adults cats or operate breeding prefixes, unless in partnership with a Member

Associate Members cannot register cats or prefixes; nor obtain titles and Cat of the Year Awards unless in partnership with a Member

All Members must abide by the Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics of The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc. Copies of these may be obtained from the secretary, or at the stationery table at GCCFV shows.

A Joining Fee is payable on initial application for membership or after membership has expired. Annual membership fees are due by the 1st January each year. Where a membership has not been renewed before 31st December each year, membership expires.

For members interested in a more active role, there are many affiliated clubs available to join. Some are specialist breed clubs, but most are open to all cat lovers. Clubs run cat shows and exhibition throughout the year

CODE OF CONDUCT

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As a Member of The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia & Vic Inc I will:

 

1.         Be loyal to Governing Council and abide by its Constitution and By–Laws

2.         Treat judges, officials and fellow members with courtesy

3.         Care properly for all cats that I own or am responsible for, providing proper housing, food and veterinary care, and not permitting them to roam at large

4.         De-sex any cat that I intend to keep but not use in a breeding programme

5.         De-sex by 5 months of age any non-pedigreed cat that I own

6.         Encourage owners of domestic/pedigree cats to have them de-sexed by the age of 5 months and registered with their local council

7.         Ensure that all cats and kittens follow a recommended vaccination programme and are on effective control programmes for internal and external parasites

8.         Comply with legislation applying to the keeping and management of cats and take responsible action to reduce heritable disease.

 

Breeders will, in addition:

a)         Not sell or dispose of cats or kittens to or through pet shops, markets or animal shelters, or allow any cat or kitten to be given as a prize or donation of any kind, nor act as an agent;

b)        Not allow a female to become pregnant before she is 9 months of age without veterinary approval;

c)         Not allow a female to have more than two litters in a twelve month period (or three in eighteen months) without veterinary approval;

d)        Not allow a female to have more than 8 litters without veterinary approval of fitness for further breeding;

e)         Not allow any cat to be mated to an animal that is not registered with a recognised control body;

f)         Not inter-breed two cats of two different recognised breeds without having an approved supplementary register programme;

g)        Not part with possession of a kitten before it is 10 weeks old and has commenced its recommended vaccination programme;

h)        Provide new owners with written information on their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the cat or kitten, including de-sexing, parasite control, diet, grooming and vaccination requirements, and provide ongoing help and advice to new owners;

i)          Only sell, lease or board a cat or kitten if it appears to be in good health;

j)          Refund the purchase money and take the cat or kitten back if it is unacceptable to a new owner within seven days of purchase for health or other valid reasons;

k)        Refund the purchase money for any cat or kitten that dies or is euthanised within 6 months from a disease that is traced to my premises as verified by a statement from a veterinarian;

l)          Maintain accurate and current registration records and provide new owners with agreed documentation in a timely manner

 

Members failing to abide by this Code of Conduct may incur disciplinary action under the Constitution and By–Laws of GCCFV Inc. Such action may include fine, suspension of privileges, and suspension or expulsion from membership.

GCCFV 2010

 

 

 

 

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