Meetings/2010 AGM/Resolutions

1. A motion to create a new class of membership for corporations

Whereas Article 2 of our Constitution states that "Membership is open to other individuals or organisations who apply to the charity in the form required by the Directors; and are approved by the Directors."

Whereas we currently only have one class of members who are all individual members

Whereas Article 3.1 allows the Board to establish classes of membership with different rights and obligations if a general meeting authorises this with a Special Resolution

Whereas having organisations as members could significantly assist us further our goals.

This meeting resolves to create a new class of members called Member Organisations. The existing class of members will henceforth be called Individual Members. Any organisation may apply to become a Member Organisation and, if accepted by the board, such a member will have the same rights and obligations as an Individual Member except that each Member Organisation shall have two votes where each Individual Member has one.

2. A motion to set the membership fee for Individual Members

Whereas, the Membership Rules require the membership fees to be reviewed by each AGM. Whereas, the chapter's successful fundraiser has significantly reduced the chapter's reliance of membership fees to fund its operations.

This meeting resolves to set the fee for all Individual Members at £5 per year.

3. A motion to set the membership fee for Corporate Members

This motion will be moot if Motion 1 is not passed

Whereas, this meeting has created a new class of membership for Corporate Members. Whereas, Corporate Members usually have significantly more funds available than Individual Members.

This meeting resolves to set the fee for all Corporate Members at £100 per year.

4. A motion to allow the board to waive the membership fee in individual cases

Whereas, some people may be very active in helping the charity but are unable to afford the membership fee. Whereas, having those people as members would greatly benefit the charity.

This meeting resolves to amend the Membership Rules by appending the following clause: "#. The Board of Trustees may, at their discretion, waive the membership fee for Individual Members if they believe it is in the interests of the charity."

5. A motion to appoint board members

Whereas, the Board of Trustees have all resigned effective at the end of this meeting, as required by the Articles of Association. Whereas, the Election Rules require an election of board members at this meeting.

This meeting resolves to hold an election in accordance with the Election Rules and then appoint the elected candidates as members of the Board of Trustees for the next year.