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ConstitutionClick Here to Download a Copy of the Constitution (Microsoft word 37k bytes) Constitution
Name:
Wellesbourne Action Group
Aim:
To give the community a voice and promote an improved quality of life and safer community.
Objectives:
Membership of WAG:
WAG Membership shall be every resident within the parish of Wellesbourne and Walton.
Membership of Committee:
Committee Membership shall be open to any resident of Wellesbourne who registers with WAG and who is 18 years or over.
Non-members of WAG are welcome to attend Annual/Special General meetings but will not have a vote
WAG Membership is also open to organisations that operate in Wellesbourne
WAG Membership may be withdrawn if a member's activities are deemed to be detrimental to the well being of Wellesbourne Action Group provided the member has had an opportunity to be heard by the Executive or Special Meeting before a final decision is made. The member may be represented or accompanied by a friend to help them present their case.
Voting Powers:
All registered members of Wellesbourne Action Group shall have equal voting powers.
Members may vote for, against or abstain on any issue.
At any meeting the chairperson shall have a casting vote in addition to his/her member's vote
Other Powers:
Work and co-operate with other appropriate voluntary/statutory community organisations.
Affiliate to other appropriate bodies
Rent, lease or buy property
Raise money and invite and receive contributions
Employ staff in accordance with current employment law. Staff shall not be members of the executive but may attend meetings without the power to vote.
Executive Committee:
The executive committee will comprise a minimum of 4 people (including officers); there will be a maximum of 12.
3 of the Officers will be required for a meeting to be quorate.
Officers and members of the Executive committee shall be voted in at an AGM annually by the membership.
The Executive shall have the power to co-opt for specific purposes additional members, without the power to vote.
The Committee shall arrange their meetings as and when required but not later than three months from the previous meeting.
In the event of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson being absent from any meeting of the Committee, a Chairperson shall be elected from those present.
The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all Executive, Annual and Special meetings.
Officers:
The Officers of Wellesbourne Action Group shall be:-
Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer
If any member of the Executive leaves, the Executive shall have the power to fill the post until the next annual general meeting.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
Wellesbourne Action Group (WAG) aims to be an inclusive group and every effort is made to encourage all sections of the local community to join in the activities of the group, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnicity or sexuality.
Finance:
The Treasurer shall keep accounts of all receipts and expenditure of WAG, and at the Annual General Meeting shall be required to produce a duly accredited statement of the year's records. All members have a right to see the financial records of WAG.
One independent and accredited accounts examiner will be appointed at the AGM.
The funds of the Group shall be lodged in the name of Wellesbourne Action Group, with a bank/building society first approved by WAG. Only cheques signed by two of three designated signatories shall operate an account. The Committee shall decide who shall be those cheque signatories.
Funds not required for immediate use shall be invested in such securities as recommended by the elected Officers and Members.
In the event of WAG being disbanded, the funds, properties and equipment remaining after all liabilities have been settled, shall be disposed of at the discretion of the members of Wellesbourne Action Group, to a similarly constituted group in the Wellesbourne area.
The financial year shall run between 1st October and 30th September each year.
Alterations to the Constitution:
No alteration or adoption shall be made to the constitution except by resolution carried by at least two thirds of those present and voting at the Annual General meeting or a Special General Meeting. If members cannot attend, they may vote by post.
Annual General Meeting:
There shall be an Annual General Meeting which shall be held no later than October in each year. The dates between AGM's shall not exceed 15 months.
The executive Committee shall call the AGM or a special general meeting. The secretary shall give at least 21 days' notice of the AGM or special general meeting to all members of the organisation. All members of the organisation shall be entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.
At the AGM the following business will be conducted:-
To present the annual report
To present the annual accounts
To elect the Officers and Executive Committee Members.
Nominations for the Officers and Committee Members must be made by members of the organisation in writing to the secretary at least 14 days before the date of the AGM. At the discretion of the Chairperson of the meeting, nominations to fill vacant posts may be accepted at the meeting.
Special General Meeting:
A special Meeting shall be called by a minimum of 10% members in writing to the Secretary. The Secretary shall give all members at least fourteen days notice of such a meeting.
Anything not provided for in these rules will be decided by the Committee.
Last Updated: 19/11/2008 |
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