Administration


Governance

The PMI is incorporated under the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute Act No 1617 (1899).
It operates under the Rules of the Prahran Mechanics' Institute and Circulating Library, gazetted in the Victorian Parliament on 24 July 2007.
Members are provided with copies of the PMI legislation and Library Policy on request.

Committee

The PMI is administered by a committee of seven people - six members elected by the members of the PMI at the annual general meeting for a four year term of office and one person appointed by the City of Stonnington.

  • Mrs Alison Boundy
  • Cr John Chandler
  • Mr Alf Lazer, AM (President)
  • Mr Chris Michalopoulos
  • Mr Ben Quin, CPA (Treasurer)
  • Cr Claude Ullin (City of Stonnington representative)
  • Mr Peter Wolfenden
Committee profiles appear in our 2006 newsletters.

Library Staff

The Prahran Mechanics’ Institute is an institutional member of the Australian Library & Information Association and is affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.


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