GROUP CONSTITUTION
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: -
- To work as an "Appreciation Group" promoting the awareness of the Class 69 Locomotive during its working life.
- To encourage our Members to stay safe when out documenting the Class 69 Locomotives & ensuring they stay safe with our new way of life adhering to Pandemic Government Guidance.
- Should any opportunities arise in the future, to then work in partnership with all stakeholders to achieve the feasibility of the CL69LG preserving and operating a class 69 locomotive on a heritage railway.
MINIMUM AGE:
1 Minimum Age is 16 years to be a member of the CL69LG to enable carrying out volunteering work on behalf of the CL69LG assisting with Sales stands and other promotional events.
2. Children under 16 wishing to be a member of the CL69LG must do so via the Family Membership ONLY.
VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. All “Working” volunteers must be registered as a Member of CL69LG.
2. Each volunteer must ensure that they are aware of the potential dangers while volunteering on behalf of CL69LG working on a Heritage Railway site.
3. Each volunteer must comply with the published Regulations and Instructions from the CL69LG.
4. CL69LG will not be held responsible for any personal items the volunteers bring when volunteering on behalf of CL69LG.
5.Volunteers & Members of the CL69LG shall not at any time use the name of ‘CLASS 69 LOCOMOTIVE GROUP [CL69LG] in dealings with any third parties – Without first obtaining the permission of the CL69LG Committee.
6. ALL Members must be aware that - ANY Bullying and Harassment of fellow members will not be tolerated. Any actions that are deemed to fall within the above - will be acted upon and dealt with accordingly by the CL69LG Committee.
MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION: -
1. To be by a Committee, to be elected annually by Members of the CL69LG.
2. The AGM shall elect a Chairman, Secretary, treasurer, Membership Secretary, Publicity officer.
3. The Committee shall have the power to co-opt Members for a specific task to a specific period not exceeding twelve months.
4. Nominations to elect Officers for the Committee Membership can be made by any Adult Member before or at the AGM.
5. The Committee shall meet not less than four times a year. One meeting shall be used for the AGM.
6. The Committee shall have the power to expel any Member who shall infringe any rule, or whose conduct shall in their opinion render him / her unfit for Membership of the CL69LG.
7. No Member shall be expelled without first having an opportunity to explain his / her conduct.
8. All Members will be notified in advance of what date the AGM will be held.
9. Any Committee members who cannot attend a Committee meeting MUST send their apologies to the Chairman in advance.
CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP: -
1. Members shall cease being Members.
2. By Resignation (by means of a Letter to the Chairman).
3. By expulsion via an Emergency Committee Meeting (minimum of 3 position holding Committee Members).
CONSTITUTION: -
This Constitution can only be amended by resolution(s) passed by the Membership either at the AGM or at an Extraordinary General Meeting.
WINDING UP OF THE CL69LG:-
1. This can only be done on the recommendation of the Committee, giving three weeks’ notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting off ALL members.
2. Should the EGM decide to proceed with the Winding up of CL69LG, and then all its remaining assets will be forwarded to an agreed ‘Locomotive Heritage Group’.
Created 15/02/2021 V1/AK
Updated 07/03/2021 V2/AK
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