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Constitution of Group

1) Name.
The name of the Group shall be ...........................................................

2) Aim.
The aim of the Group shall be to...........................................................

3) Powers
In order to achieve its aim the Group may:
a) Raise money
b) Open bank accounts
c) Acquire and run buildings
d) Take out insurance
e) Employ staff
f) Organise courses and events
g) Work with similar Groups and exchange information and advice with them
h) Do anything that is lawful which will help it to fulfil its aim.

4) Membership.
a) Membership of the Group shall be open to any individual over eighteen without regards

to disability, political or religious affiliation, race, sex or sexual orientation who is:
· interested in helping the Group to achieve its aim
· willing to abide by the rules of the Group and
· willing to pay any subscription agreed by the Management Committee.

b) The membership of any member may be terminated for good reason by the Management

Committee: Provided that the member concerned shall have the right to be heard by the
Management Committee, accompanied by a friend, before a final decision is made.

5) Management.
a) The Group shall be administered by a Management Committee of not less than three and

not more than ....... individuals elected at the Group's Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.).

b) The Officers of the Management Committee shall be: the Chairperson, the Treasurer and

the Secretary.

c) The Management Committee may co-opt onto the Committee, up to three individuals, in

an advisory and non-voting capacity that it feels will help to fulfil the aim of the Group.

d) The Management Committee shall meet at least two times a year.

e) At least three Management Committee members must be present for a Management

Committee meeting to take place.

f) Voting at Management Committee meetings shall be by a show of hands. If there is a

tied vote then the Chairperson shall have a second vote.