Bump, we're back at this again - endlessly - so here's some points.
The constitution of the club clearly states:
Current Club Constitutions





So what does all of that mean?
Well it's pretty simple:
1. At some point, everyone on the board, and anyone who wishes to join the board, at any time, must go through the INC, unless the Ordinary Members (anyone who owns a membership) vote for them to avoid automatic retirement, the exception being the CEO
2. The INC is constitutionally bound to have two members who have no vested interests in the existing board or the club, at least from a financial perspective
3. No one can @#$%&! around with the INC; if you don't comply with the process you're automatically rejected, but this merely involves checking some boxes and possibly attending an interview within a 14-day timeframe once requested
4. There is some hoop jumping in terms of eligibility criteria, but the current criteria is clearly stated and reasonable, and any additions are determined by the INC for board approval, i.e. only the INC can make suggestions without raising it at as a motion at an AGM
5. You can still stand for election without INC approval or board endorsement, but you need to follow the other components of the INC process first
6. You can still be appointed to a casual vacancy without INC approval, but you still need to follow the other components of the INC process first
There is wiggle room here to create silly criteria, but it comes across as above board.
I'd also like to note that the "legally enforceable" component I've highlighted regarding committees does not impact the INC beyond the Director Eligibility Criteria, which is then still subject to board approval both in ratifying it and enforcing it.