The VCA Constitiution, Rules, Regulations, Codes, Policies and Procedures are the framework for the governance of the VCA. Members should note the importance of knowing which elements relate to all members and which relate to specific activities. The constitution and rules apply to all elements of the VCA and therefore apply to all members regardless of the activities a member may be involved in.
DOGS Victoria have employed Emma Duff as a compliance officer. All complaints can go directly to her at eduff@dogsvictoria.org.au or mobile on 0448 002 107.
The application of Policies and Procedures will be indicated in their title.
Constitution
(updated April 2010)
Rules
(effective 18 May 2010)
Regulations
VCA Regulations, Codes, Policies & Procedures
(effective 15 November 2011)
A full set of VCA Regulations (.pdf)
Note: Regulation 3.3.9 has been deleted (as published in the January 2012 Gazette).
Codes
All members are bound by codes covering ethics, breeding and selling as detailed in the regulations.
Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of memberhip of the VCA, and being duly elected to general membership of the VCA, shall, in addition to agreeing to be bound by the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the VCA, be also bound by the VCA's Code of Practice relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by members.
VCA Procedures - Incidents or complaints at fixtures
Download the VCA Procedures - Incidents or complaints at fixtures (.pdf)
Unless management committee directs otherwise a fee of $250 is payable with all complaints lodged with DOGS Victoria. Where the complaint is lodged with the VCA representative at a fixture, the complainant must forward the $250 complaint fee to the DOGS Victoria Chief Executive within five working days of the date the complaint was lodged. in all other cases the fee must be lodged with the complaint. Note: Where the complaint results in disciplinary action and the complaint is found to be justified the complaint fee will be refunded to the complainant.
Code of Practice for the private keeping of dogs
Please be advised that the Code of Practice for the Private Keeping of dogs falls under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. The Code provides the minimum standards of accommodation, management and care appropriate to the physical and behavioural requirements of dogs kept under private ownership. Please see the Law and You for more information.
VCA Penalty Guidelines
For a list of penalty guidelines please click here (.pdf).
VCA Meetings
Persons involved in a meeting of the VCA, or a meeting, hearing or the like of a VCA committee are to conduct themselves ..... click here for more information (.pdf).
Victoria Canine Association Inc. (VCA) trades under the registered business name of DOGS Victoria.
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