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The Knights of the Southern Cross (Queensland) was incorporated on 21 May 1993 in Queensland.
The Order complies with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. The Order is a not for profit body governed by a State Council who give their time voluntarily. The State Council discharges its responsibilities under the Act.
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The Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross (Queensland) is an autonomous State branch of a national organisation. It comprises of metropolitan and country branches. The Order in Queensland has its own Constitution and elected State Council.
As a national organisation, the Order is a foundation member of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights (IACK); a non-governmental organisation officially recognised by the Vatican in accordance with the Code of Canon Law.
On 22 July 2008, the Order was granted Special Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization.
The Order in Queensland is governed by the State Council. Membership of the State Council includes: the State Chairman and a maximum of twelve other members known as State Councillors. Each of these individuals have voting rights.
The State Chaplain is a non-voting member of the State Council.
The Order's State headquarters is located in Upper Mt Gravatt in Queensland. The Office Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the State Office. They support and report to the State Chairman and the State Council. The Office Administrator implements the strategic direction and policies of the State Council.
The State Chaplain is appointed by the Archbishop of Brisbane to provide spiritual guidance to the State Order. The State Chaplain attends and participates in all meetings of the State Council as a non-voting member.
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