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Constitution

CONSTITUTION

OF 

BARNET SENIORS’ ASSOCIATION

 

1.      NAME:

 The name of the organisation to be Barnet Seniors’ Association (BSA)

2.      AIM:

An independent organisation to support and represent the interests of seniors’ resident in the London Borough of Barnet. To help senior residents who are in need by reason of their reduced circumstances, physical or mental health by providing a framework of assistance for older people to help them remain independent and healthy.

3.      OBJECTIVES:

 To provide a platform where matters of concern to Barnet residents can be raised, policies developed and action pursued to resolve those concerns,  and to  make representations to the appropriate authorities, the media and other organisations dealing with affairs generally affecting seniors and to provide seniors with helpful information and advice.

4.      MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the BSA shall be open to any Senior (over 55) who is resident or working in the London Borough of Barnet and has registered as a Member, each member having one vote at BSA meetings.

5.      ADMINISTRATION

(a)   At each Annual General Meeting of the BSA, members shall elect an Executive Committee (the EC) consisting of up to 9 members.  The EC at its first meeting will elect the Chairman and appropriate officers.

(b)   The Executive Committee may co-opt a maximum of four people to provide skills lacking in the EC.  These positions will terminate at the end of the BSA   year.

(c)    Nominations of candidates for election to the Executive Committee must be made in writing and received by the Secretary seven days before the AGM.  Should nominations exceed vacancies election shall be by secret ballot.

6.      ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS.

(a)   The Annual General Meeting of the BSA shall be held each year.

(b)   The Annual General Meeting shall be called by the Secretary of the Executive Committee giving 21 days notice.  All members of the Assembly shall be entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.

(c)   A quorum at the Annual General Meeting to be twenty members.

(d)  The EC shall present to each Annual General Meeting their report(s) and income and expenditure accounts of the BSA for the preceding year.

(e)   Motions for debate must be submitted in writing and received by the Secretary fourteen days before the AGM. Amendments can be submitted from the floor.

(f)   Minutes shall be taken at each meeting, and the Draft circulated to  the EC and available to all members by request. The Minutes to be approved at the next AGM

(g)   Emergency Motions subject to the Chairman’s approval can be submitted prior to the meeting.

7.         FINANCE

(a)   The BSA financial year shall be from 1st April to 31st March.

(b)   Any income shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the Aims and Objectives of the Associations set out above.

(c)    No portion of the BSA funds shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly to any member of the BSA without approval from the Executive Committee.

(d)   The BSA shall raise and invite contributions but shall not generally undertake any substantial permanent trading activities and any level of subscription from time to time.

8.         EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(a)   The Executive Committee shall meet at least four times per year or as required.

(b)   Quorum at Executive Committee meetings shall be four members of the committee to include at least one officer of the organisation.

(c)    Minutes of all meetings shall be taken and retained by the secretary.

(d)   Decisions taken at each meeting shall be by a simple majority of the elected members present.

(e)   Every matter shall be determined by a majority of votes of members of the Executive Committee present and voting but in the case of equality of votes the Chair of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote.

(f)    The Executive Committee may make or alter rules for the conduct of their business, the summoning of meetings and the custody of documents.

(g)   No member of the Executive Committee may receive remuneration or have an interest in any contract arranged by the organisation without specific approval of the Executive Committee.

(h)   Repayments of out of pocket expenses shall be paid to any Officer or other person serving the BSA for a purpose authorised by the Executive Committee.

(i)    The Executive Committee shall have the power to obtain, collect and receive money and funds by means of subscriptions, contributions, grants, deeds of covenant, bequests or any other lawful method. All the BSA funds shall be paid into a bank account operated by the Executive Committee in the name of the BSA at such bank as the Executive Committee shall from time to time decide. All cheques drawn on the account must be signed by at least two nominated members of the Executive Committee.

(j)   A member of the Executive Committee shall cease to hold office if he or she is absent for more than three consecutive meetings without good reason on each occasion and the Executive Committee resolves that his or her office be vacated.

(k)   A member of the Executive Committee shall cease to hold office if he or she is absent for more than three consecutive meetings without good reason on each occasion and the Executive Committee resolves that his or her office be vacated.

9.      AFFILIATIONS

The Executive Committee may affiliate to other organisations with  similar interests and vice versa.

10.  EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINGS

(a)   The Executive Committee may call an Extraordinary General Meeting at any time.

(b)    A minimum of twenty members can request such a meeting in writing stating the business to be considered. The Secretary shall call such a meeting giving at least fourteen days notice. The notice must state the business to be considered.

11. ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Subject to the following provisions of this clause the Constitution may only be altered by a resolution supported by not less than two thirds of members present and voting at an Annual General Meeting. The notice of the meeting must include notice of the resolution setting out the terms of the alteration proposed.

12.DISSOLUTION

If the Executive Committee decides that it is necessary or advisable to dissolve the BSA, it shall call a meeting of all members and give at least 21 day’s notice stating the terms of the resolution proposed.  If the proposal is confirmed by a two thirds majority of all those present and voting, the Executive Committee shall have the power to realise any assets held by or on behalf of the BSA. Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of any proper debts or liabilities shall be transferred to such other charitable institution(s)  having similar objectives.

Note

A member within the document is any Senior living or working within the London Borough of Barnet who registers as wishing to join the organisation.

As approved at inaugural meeting held on 18th February 2014