General Aims and Duties of a National SF and F organization, and methods for achieving these.
Note: The below goals are not exclusive. It is hoped that once the basic goals are achieved, the Natorg will be able to extend it’s duties a bit further. It is understood that we should take small steps, and make sure that each foundational goal is in place before attempting new goals
(For the sake of argument, and until a name is chosen this organization will be referred to as the NATORG.)
1)	NATORG be created as an incorporated, non-profit society.
2)	In general terms, NATORG will have an oversight responsibility for the annual New Zealand National Science Fiction Convention  (NatCon). This will involve:
a)	Administration of the process of awarding the NatCon to an organisation committee (ConCom).
b)	Holding funds from previous conventions, which can be used as a loan or as a grant to an upcoming NATCON. The requirements for getting this money will be specified.
c)	Holding the national Fan database in trust for future conventions and fan contacts. (The details of the use of the Fan database will be covered in a later point.)
d)	Providing advice and practical help where possible to the committees of natcons.
e)	This will NOT involve taking over the running of a natcon, unless the board of the NATORG deems that it is possible to reasonably do so.
3)	The administration of NATORG is to be carried out by a board consisting of:
•	President.
•	Secretary.
•	Treasurer.
•	Up to xxx other board members.
•	It is hoped that the committees of fan clubs in New Zealand will also take part.
4)	At any time, the membership of NATORG shall consist of:
a)	The full membership of the previous natcon and the upcoming natcon.
b)	If it is agreed upon, the membership may also consist of the members of any affiliated clubs.
c)	Membership may also consist of individuals who join personally, not as part of a club or natcon.
5)	The annual general meeting of NATORG will be the business session of the NatCon.  At which time the election of board members will take place. 
6)	As well as duties relating to national conventions, the NATORG will also:
a)	Ensure that New Zealand national SF awards are made at each NatCon.
b)	Contribute to the promotion of Science Fiction fandom in New Zealand.
7)	National SF awards (The Sir Julius Vogel Awards) are to be made in conjunction with each NatCon.  Works may be nominated that were published or released in the calendar year previous to the Natcon. Only the members of the current Natcon may vote for these awards.
8)	Those awards to include the following categories and any others that NATORG or their delegated agents may see fit.
a)	Fan Awards (given to fans for their contribution to these areas of fandom.)
i)	Best Fan Writer
ii)	Best Fan Artist
iii)	Best Fanzine
iv)	Services to Fandom (as deemed appropriate)
b)	New Zealand Awards (The following are suggestions. The idea is to use the Hugos as a basis for New Zealand awards. The fans choose their favourite works and vote on them.)
i)	Best Novel
ii)	Best Short Story
iii)	Best Artist
iv)	Best Film