| 1 |
The
name of the organisation shall be ‘Freedom to Choose - Snowdonia’ |
| 2. |
Its
purpose shall be:
To
monitor the activities of public bodies and other agencies concerned
with issues affecting the Snowdonia National Park and surrounding area
and to provide a channel of communication on these issues.
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| 3 |
The
organisation will aim to:
-
represent
both local residents and people from outside Snowdonia, in
providing input on matters of concern.
-
reconcile
the freedom of choice of the individual and the future integrity
of the National Park and surrounding area.
-
support
the principles of the National Parks Act which fosters
“air and exercise and the study of nature” and the
obligation “to facilitate
access to these experiences”
-
encourage
the enjoyment of the Snowdonia National Park and surrounding area.
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| 4 |
Membership
shall be open to all those who support the aims and purpose of the
organisation. |
| 5 |
Management
of the organisation shall be vested in a committee consisting of ten
(10) members of the organisation elected at an A.G.M. Six (6) members shall form a quorum. |
| 6 |
The
committee shall elect its own officers consisting of Chair, Vice
Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and such other officers as may be
deemed appropriate. |
| 7 |
The
committee shall have the power to co-opt other members or fill
vacancies during the year, as necessary. |
| 8 |
The
committee shall meet at such times and places as it decides necessary,
the secretary giving seven (7) days notice of all such meetings. |
| 9 |
The
committee shall have the power to raise funds and to invite and
receive contributions to cover the costs of the organisation. |
| 10 |
The
committee shall be responsible for calling an Annual General Meeting
at which officers’ reports and audited accounts shall be submitted
and a committee shall be elected. |
| 11 |
Other
general meetings may be called either by a majority of the committee
or by agreement between not less than ten (10) members of the
organisation. Accidental failure to advise any member or members shall
not invalidate the proceedings. |
| 12 |
The
agenda for general meetings shall be circulated 14 days before the
meeting and only those items on the agenda may be discussed and voted
upon. |
| 13 |
Any
proposed alterations to this constitution shall be notified to the
secretary at least 21 days before an A.G.M. and shall only be adopted
if agreed by a majority of two thirds (2/3) of members present at such
a meeting. |
| 14 |
In
the event of the organisation being wound up, any assets remaining
after payment of all proper debts and liabilities shall be transferred
to a charitable organisation with similar aims to those of this
organisation. |
