| Market
Regulations 2008 - Casual Stallholders |
The
stallholders Committee of the Eltham Market Stallholders Incorporated
is responsible for the Market administration and the following regulations
apply.
- The
Committee reserves the right to move any stallholder to another
site if it deems it to be for the benefit of the market.
- Paying
a site fee does not entitle a stallholder to
ownership of a particular
site.
- ALL
GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE MUST BE HAND MADE, HAND CRAFTED, OR HOME
GROWN BY THE STALLHOLDER.
- The
stallholder must not remunerate anyone in the making of items.
- The
copying of another stallholders work and, or selling of goods
commercially optioned is unacceptable and will result in the dismissal
from the market.
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Clause (1) Conduct and Standard
To maintain the high standard of the market, the Committee reserves
the right to refuse entry to the Market to any stallholder whose
goods:
| (a) |
Have
significantly deteriorated in quality. |
| (b) |
Differ
from the original list of goods or. |
| (c) |
Whose
behaviour has significantly deteriorated in attitude. |
| (d)
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The
Committee strives hard to create a well-presented & organised
market for the enjoyment of its' customers and stallholders
alike. We would encourage stallholders to maintain a professional
approach and pleasant atmosphere.
Derisive unpleasant behaviour will not be tolerated. |
| (e) |
If
you have any concerns or comments, write to the Committe cia
the Secretary. |
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If this is contravened, the following action will commence:
| (a) |
A
verbal discussion will take place between the Market Co-ordinator
and the stallholder. |
| (b) |
If
the stallholder fails to adjust their stall (or behaviour),
a formal request in writing will be forwarded to the offender(s)
by the committee. |
| (c) |
If
the written request fails, and the stallholder does not comply
with the desired improvement, then that stallholder will be
denied any further access to the market in the capacity of a
stallholder. |
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Clause (2)(b) Casual Stallholder Application / Payments
| (a) |
All
applications must be made on the correct application form
for each month.
This form is available from the Co-ordinator on the market
days or phone (9444 7833), or downloaded via the Internet
<please click here>
Applications will only be processed if the following
items are included; -
- A
stamped self addressed business sized envelop
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Photographs
of all goods offered for sale
- Stall
site fee of $45.00
-
Current
health certificate if selling food items
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| (b)
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All
applications must be received no later than the 1st day of the
month.
If your application is not successful your cheque / money order
will be returned to you. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL CHEQUES, AS YOU
WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE BANK PENALTY FEE. |
| (c) |
Cheques
/ Money order is to be made payable to -: Eltham Community Art
& Craft Market
Post to -: The Treasurer P.O. BOX 704, Eltham, 3095 |
| (d) |
Stallholders
who are registered as Pty Ltd are NOT covered by Eltham
market Insurance and must provide a copy of the document. |
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Clause (4) Absenteeism
| (a) |
If
you are going to be absent from any market ring the Market Phone
9444-7833 at least 24hrs before the market day to cancel. |
| (b) |
Fees
may be transferable to the following market if a min. (7) days
notice is given. |
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Clause (5) Market Hours
| (a) |
The
market operates between 8:30am and 1pm. |
| (b) |
All
stalls must remain operative until 1pm. |
| (c) |
No
stallholder's vehicle or stall is permitted to leave or enter
the market area between 8:30am and 1:00pm. |
| (d) |
If
in urgent circumstances it becomes necessary to leave before
1pm you must inform the co-ordinator, who will escort your vehicle
safely out of the market. |
| (e) |
Casual
stallholders are requested to access their designated
site from 6:45am onwards. Your allocated site map
will be sent to you upon successful application before market
day. |
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Clause (6) Stalls
| (a) |
Stall
spaces vary. Minimum site without car parking is 3meters by
1.8meters. Minimum site with car parking is 6.5meters by 3.3meters.
Unloading / packup access is available. Free car parking is
available in close proximity around the oval. Please keep the
Panther Place & Library Place entrances free for your customer's
car parking. |
| (b) |
No
stallholder is to obstruct footpaths, traffic flow or traffic
signs. |
| (c) |
All
aisles MUST be kept clear to allow for emergency vehicle access. |
| (d)
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A
stall must not encroach over the front line of site. |
| (e) |
Stallholders
wishing to introduce new items on their stalls are required
to APPLY IN WRITING enclosing a photograph of said item(s) for
assessment by the committee. If accepted you will be notified
and they can be added to your stall at the next market. |
| (f) |
All
decisions made by the Committee are final. Any stallholder failing
to follow these Rules & Regulations will be refused entry
to the Market as stallholder. |
| (g) |
POWER
(Limited) A limited number of powered sites are available.
Stall sites requiring power will incur an extra fee per market
on top of their regular fees. You must specify your amps required
on your application. All leads are to be supplied by stallholder. |
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Clause (7) Litter
| (a) |
Every
Stallholder is responsible for cleaning up their own site and
removing all litter. Litter bins provided in the market area
are for public use only. |
| (b) |
Food
stalls with take away food are required to provide lined plastic
bins in front of their site at each market. Take away food stallholders
are responsible for cleaning up their site and removal of their
litter. |
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Clause (8) Food Stalls (Temporary)
| (a) |
Food
that is potentially hazardous ie, contains / meat, fish, milk,
cream or egg can only be sold at the market with a Current Health
Certificate (photocopy) from your Shire. |
| (b) |
All
take away food must be covered from above (canopy / umbrella)
and require a sneeze bar at the front of stall. All pre-packaged
food must be wrapped and labelled with ingredients and contact
name & number. |
| (c) |
Smoking
is not permitted at ANY food stall. |
| (d) |
Where
food is handled and cooked on site the stallholder must wear
plastic gloves, provide hand washing facilities, clean towels,
bucket / basin with soap or disinfectant. |
| (e) |
Any
food stallholder who continually sells out early must apply
in writing to the Committee for permission to leave the market
when sold out, providing their car is not in the Market. |
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Clause (9) Enquiries
Telephone enquires contact the Co-ordinator via the Market
Phone 9444 7833
Written correspondence may be forwarded to The Secretary, P.O
Box 704, Eltham, 3095.
A STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED BUSINESS SIZED ENVELOPE must accompany
any correspondence requiring a reply by mail.
Web site - www.elthammarket.com.au for
general market information / Application forms / Rates / Regulations
Email - info@elthammarket.com.au |
Thank You
On behalf of the Eltham Market Committee |
