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Each part-Community, Land , and Trust-plays an important role in the governance structure and the ways that WWCLT ensures secure, longterm housing for the local community.  \nWhy we still use the word“Trust”  \nIn some countries, CLTs are set up as legal Trusts. In Australia, that’s not allowed-people who benefit from a Trust can’t also help run it. This doesn’t work well for CLTs, which are about community control.  \nStill, WWCLT keeps the word“Trust” for two reasons:  \n1. Because trust matters-the word also reflects our values: good governance, community involvement, and building strong relationships with residents, donors, and government.  \n2. To connect with the global CLT movement – using the same language helps us learn from others and prepare for future legal changes.  \nWWCLT Membership  \nWWCLT has two types of members:  \n• General Members – Community members who support the CLT’s purpose.  \n• Resident Members – People who live in WWCLT housing.  \nTo be a member, you must live in or have strong ties to Bellingen Shire or the surrounding area and support the purpose of the CLT.  \nTo find out more or connect with Waterfall Way CLT Ltd  \n[www.housingmatters.org.au](www.housingmatters.org.au)[ ](www.housingmatters.org.au)/waterfall-way-community-land-trust  \n0494 331 821 [clt@housingmatters.org.au](clt@housingmatters.org.au)  \nWHAT’S THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF WWCLT?  \nBoard of Directors  \nWWCLT is managed by a Board of Directors , who ensure the CLT is run effectively and inline with its purpose.  \nThe board follows a tripartite structure , meaning it has equal representation from:  \n• General Member Directors – Nominated by general members.  \n• Resident Member Directors – Nominated by resident members.  \n• Nominated Directors – People with specialised skills (such as legal, financial, or planning expertise) who are nominated by both a general and resident director.  \nThis structure ensures fair representation and strong governance, helping to make WWCLT a trusted and transparent organisation.  \nThe Board can delegate certain activities and decisions to the Management Team (staff) of WWCLT to ensure the smooth day to day running of the organisation.  \nTripartite Board of Directors – A Balanced Approach  \n• Balances interests of residents, broader community and the company  \n• Proven in other countries as a robust  \nand balanced approach  \n• Prevents any one interest dominating  \n• Maintains community-led control for long-term land stewardship  \n\n| For more information: | WWCLT Constitution\u003Cbr>Members pp.8-10 / Meetings pp.13-22 / Directors pp.22-32\u003Cbr>Plain English Companion Guide to WWCLT Constitution | Updated:\u003Cbr>July 2025 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nTo find out more or connect with Waterfall Way CLT Ltd  \n[www.housingmatters.org.au](www.housingmatters.org.au)[ ](www.housingmatters.org.au)/waterfall-way-community-land-trust  \n0494 331 821 [clt@housingmatters.org.au](clt@housingmatters.org.au)","cbCaijgt0xu8PytE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijgt0xu8PytE","pdf",1603902,"English","# INFOSHEET 07\n## Community Land Trust (CLT) governance structure\n## Why the word “Trust” is used\n## WWCLT membership\n## Board of Directors (tripartite structure)\n## Delegation to the Management Team","[{\"question\":\"What does CLT stand for and what role do Community, Land, and Trust play in WWCLT governance?\",\"answer\":\"CLT stands for Community Land Trust. 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