Simple Group Constitution
Simple Group Constitution
Simple Group Constitution
A NAME
In order to carry out the purposes, the Committee has the power to: -
(5) Do anything else within the law which is necessary to achieve the purposes
D MEMBERSHIP
The Committee may admit to membership anybody aged 18 and over who supports
the purposes of the group. People who wish to become a member should apply to
the Committee. Membership lasts for 3 years and may be renewed. The
Committee will keep an up to date membership list.
The Committee may expel someone from membership, provided it is in the best
interest of the group to do so, and they are given the right to be heard by the
Committee before the decision is made. They can be accompanied by a friend.
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(1) The AGM must be held every year, with 14 days notice given to all members
telling them what is on the agenda.
(2) There must be at least ___ members present at the AGM.
(3) The Committee shall present the annual report and accounts.
(4) Any member may put themselves forward for election as a Committee member
at the AGM.
(5) Every member has one vote.
(6) Members shall elect between 3 and 10 members to the Committee. They will
retire at the next AGM and may stand for re-election.
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COMMITTEE
(1) The Committee shall hold at least 3 meetings each year. They will elect a chair,
treasurer and secretary at their first meeting.
(2) At least 3 Committee members must be at a committee meeting to be able to
take decisions. Minutes shall be kept for every meeting.
(3) The Committee must keep accounts which may be viewed by any member on
request.
(4) During the year, the Committee may appoint up to 2 extra members on to the
Committee who will stand down at the next AGM but are eligible for re-election.
(5) The Committee may make reasonable additional rules for the proper conduct
and management of the group.
constitution or the law.
G
MONEY
(1) Funds must be held in the groups bank account. All cheques must be signed by
2 Committee
members.
(2) Funds cannot be used to pay Committee members except to refund legitimate
expenses.
(3) Funds and property must only be used for the purposes of the group.
H
Special General Meetings may be called by the Committee for the following
reasons. All members must be given 14 days notice and told what change is
proposed.
(1) Changing the Constitution - The constitution may be changed by a two thirds
majority of members present and voting at a Special General Meeting.
(3) Winding up the group may be wound up by a two thirds majority of members
present and voting at a Special General Meeting. Any money or property
remaining after payment of debts must be given to a group with similar
(charitable) purposes.
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