Green Span the Globe
Version 1 - Agreed 30 October 2010



Green Span the Globe Constitution: Version 1
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1. Name

1.1. The Name of the Group is Green Span the Globe.
2. Aims:- The aims of Green Span the Globed are:
2.1. To create and sustain community orchards, plant trees and flowers along streets and on rooftops, and increase renewable energy installations.
2.2. To increase, improve and develop the community for the benefit of local
residents and the wider World community;
2.3. To respect and respond to local environmental issues in the development and
management of the community;
2.4. To enable the local community to participate in the development and
management of the community;
2.5. To consult with the local community over the development and future of the
community, ensuring that all sections of the community have opportunity
to have a say in determining its future development;
2.6. To use, develop and increase the skills of local people in the development and
management of the community;
2.7. To raise public awareness of the activities of  Green Span the Globe.
2.8. To encourage other Local organisations and businesses to support the aims and
activities of the World.
3. Powers
3.1. Green Span the Globe undertakes whatever activities are required
to achieve its aims, including holding meetings, fundraising, setting up and
managing bank accounts, producing leaflets and newsletters, holding events,
consulting and raising membership subscriptions.
3.2. The Management Committee shall decide further powers as necessary.
4. Membership
4.1. Membership of the Group is open to all local residents who are supportive of the
aims of the Group.
4.2. Green Span the Globe believes in equal opportunity of membership and
involvement in the Group and will not discriminate between members and
applicants for membership because of their gender, age, ethnic origin, colour,
sexual orientation, nationality, religion, political affiliation, disability or mental
health.
5. Management Committee
5.1. The Management Committee consists of:
5.1.1. Officers - a Chairperson, a Secretary and a Treasurer; and
5.1.2. Up to 6 other members of the Community and/or Shareholders.

5.2. 30% of members of the Management Committee must be present at any meeting for it
to be quorate.
5.3. The Management Committee has the power to co-opt additional members as
required.
5.4. The Management Committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting.
5.5. The officers of the Management Committee are elected by the Management
Committee at their first meeting following each Annual General Meeting.


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5.6. Voting is by a show of hands with a simply majority to decide. In the event of a
tied vote that cannot be changed through discussion, the Chairperson has a
second and casting vote.
5.7. The secretary keeps a record of all meetings to be written up and circulated as
required.
5.8. The Management Committee meets at least four times per year with additional
meetings as and when required.
5.9. The Secretary notifies all Management Committee members of forthcoming
meetings, giving adequate notice to minimise non-attendance.
6. Annual general Meeting
6.1. An Annual General Meeting is held every year. 21 days’ notice is given of the
intention to hold an Annual General Meeting. No more than 15 months elapses
between Annual General Meetings.
6.2. The Management Committee may call other general meetings as required.
6.3. At the AGM, the following business is conducted:
6.3.1. Report from the Management Committee on the work and achievements
of the Group;
6.3.2. Election of the Management Committee;
6.3.3. Appointment of auditors;
6.3.4. Report from the Treasurer on the financial affairs of the group and
receipt and approval of audited accounts for the financial year.
7. Finance
7.1. The Treasurer is responsible for keeping proper account of all monies and
reports on financial matters to each meeting of the Management Committee and
membership in Annual General Meeting. Management accounts are produced at
each meeting.
7.2. All bank accounts opened in the name of the Group have three signatories who
are the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Any payments from accounts
require two of three signatories.
7.3. Once a year, the external auditors submit an audited statement of accounts for
the last financial year. The financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
7.4. All monies received by or on behalf of the Group are applied to further the aims
of the Group and for no other purpose.
8. Alterations to this Constitution
8.1. This Constitution may be rescinded or amended at any general meeting by a
simple majority provided such an amendment has been circulated to all members
at least 21 days beforehand.
9. Dissolution
9.1. The Group may at any time be dissolved by a resolution passed by a two thirds
majority at any general meeting provided that at least 21 days notice stating this
intention has been sent to all members. All monies remaining shall be given or
transferred to a group with similar aims and objectives, to be agreed at the
meeting where a resolution for dissolution of the Group is approved.