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Request for a copy of the current constitution/statutes of the Asylum Seekers Support Trust (ASST)

Patricia Brevis made this Official Information request to Department of Internal Affairs

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From: Patricia Brevis

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

I hereby request, under the Official Information Act 1982 of New Zealand, a copy of the current constitution/statutes of the Asylum Seekers Support Trust (ASST). I am making this request as a beneficiary, donor, and former board member of the said organization, which grants me a legitimate and direct interest.

According to the Official Information Act, any person has the right to access information held by public agencies in New Zealand, except in cases expressly provided for by law. The statutes constitute key administrative documents relevant for the transparency and good governance of registered entities.

I request that you provide me with a full and updated copy of the ASST’s constitution/statutes, or, if unavailable, access to the official document registered with Charities Services.

Yours faithfully,
Patricia Brevis

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