Whanganui Justices of the Peace Association Incorporated

1 The primary object of the Association is to promote a high ideal of office and sense of responsibility among Justices to the end that they may carry out their statutory, ministerial and judicial functions with propriety, and that they may administer the law justly without fear, favour or ill-will in conformity with their judicial oath. 2 Without limiting the purpose of the association not specified therein, but consonant with the foregoing primary objective, the ancillary objects shall be: A To encourage a high spirit of fealty to the Crown and as Conservators of the Peace, seek to maintain the Rule of Law, and the independence of the judiciary. B To co-operate with the Minister of Justice and their officers in the selection of fit and proper persons for appoint as Justices of the Peace. C To provide forums for the instruction of Justices and to provide a continuing communication on all pertinent matters relating to the duties required of Justices.