From c29e755a5691ba7df0e7659729c34fde99c54b25 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: rabble-coop Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2024 18:56:17 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update Articles of Association --- Articles-of-Association.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/Articles-of-Association.md b/Articles-of-Association.md index a9103c6..5c4a2f4 100644 --- a/Articles-of-Association.md +++ b/Articles-of-Association.md @@ -72,21 +72,21 @@ sum due in respect of membership for the use of the Co-operative's services. (Model Articles) Regulations 2008 shall apply to the Co-operative, save where amended or replaced by these Articles. In the case of any variation or inconsistency between these Articles and the model articles, these Articles shall prevail. -**Purpose** +### Purpose 3. The purpose of the Co-operative is to carry out its function as a co-operative and to abide by the internationally recognised co-operative values and Co-operative Principles as defined by the International Co-operative Alliance. This article is Entrenched in accordance with section 22 of the Act; any alteration to this article requires the approval of 100% of the Members. -**OBJECTS** +### OBJECTS 4. The objects of the Co-operative are specifically restricted to carry on the business as a co-operative providing specialised technological services to voluntary, public and private organisations fulfilling a social purpose. The co-operative will also promote the use of technology which respects, protects and progresses fundamental human rights. -**POWERS** +### POWERS 5. To further its objects the Co-operative may do all such lawful things as may further the Co-operative's objects and, in particular, may borrow or raise funds for any purpose. -**MEMBERS** +### MEMBERS 6. The first Members of the Co-operative will be the subscribers to the memorandum of association of the Co-operative. @@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ month); have attained the age of 16. All those wishing to become a Member must support the aims of the Co-operative and applications for membership shall be in a form approved by the Directors and the Directors have approved each application. + 11. A corporate body which is a Member shall by resolution of its governing body appoint a representative who may during the continuance of her/his appointment be entitled to exercise all such rights and powers as the corporate body would exercise if it were an @@ -132,10 +133,12 @@ month); 12. All Members agree to attend general meetings and take an active interest in the operation and development of the Co-operative and its business. Members have a duty to respect the confidential nature of the business decisions of the Co-operative. + 13. In accordance with the Co-operative Principle of education, training and information, the Co-operative shall provide Members with information about what the role of a Member is within the Co-operative and will provide training in the skills required to be a Member and to participate in the operation of the Co-operative. + 14. The Co-operative shall provide ongoing education and training in co-operative values and Co-operative Principles and associated topics. The Co-operative shall support its Members by ensuring that general meetings are accessible and encourage participation. @@ -172,7 +175,7 @@ why it is to be proposed; and represent them (who need not be a Member of the Co-operative) has been allowed to make representations to the general meeting. -**GENERAL MEETINGS** +### GENERAL MEETINGS 18. The Co-operative shall in each calendar year hold a general meeting of the Members as its annual general meeting and shall specify the meeting as such in the notices calling it. @@ -402,7 +405,7 @@ allowed to make representations to the general meeting. their equivalent) of the Co-operative before the end of his/her period of office shall not be passed by written resolution. -**DIRECTORS** +### DIRECTORS 55. The Co-operative shall have a Board of Directors comprising not less than two Directors. @@ -490,7 +493,7 @@ allowed to make representations to the general meeting. 72. All acts and proceedings of any sub-committee must be fully and promptly reported to the Directors. -**PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS** +### PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Calling a Meeting of the Board of Directors @@ -636,7 +639,6 @@ of employment or in respect of her/his rights and interests as a Member. partly prevents that person from personally exercising any powers or rights which that person would otherwise have. - **Removal of a Director** 88. A Director may be expelled from office by a resolution of the Co-operative stating that it @@ -661,7 +663,7 @@ of employment or in respect of her/his rights and interests as a Member. done by or to a Director and the Secretary shall not be satisfied by its being done by or to the same person acting in both capacities. -**REGULATIONS** +### REGULATIONS 91. The Co-operative in a general meeting or the Board of Directors may from time to time make, adopt and amend such Regulations in the form of bye-laws, standing orders, @@ -672,7 +674,7 @@ of employment or in respect of her/his rights and interests as a Member. and the Board of Directors shall be bound by such Regulations whether or not they have received a copy of them. -**LIABILITY OF MEMBERS** +### LIABILITY OF MEMBERS 92. The liability of Members is limited to £1. Every Member of the Co-operative undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Co-operative in the event of it being wound up while @@ -682,7 +684,7 @@ of employment or in respect of her/his rights and interests as a Member. up and for the adjustments of the rights of the contributories amongst themselves. Each Member’s contribution shall not exceed £1. -**APPLICATION OF SURPLUS** +### APPLICATION OF SURPLUS 93. The surplus of the Co-operative shall be applied in the following ways, in such proportions and in such manner as the general meeting shall decide from time to time: @@ -698,10 +700,10 @@ of employment or in respect of her/his rights and interests as a Member. (c) In accordance with the Co-operative Principle of concern for community, to make payment for social, co-operative and community purposes; -**DISSOLUTION** +### DISSOLUTION 94. The Co-operative is a common ownership enterprise. In the event of the winding up or - dissolution of the Co-operative the liquidator shall first, according to law, use the assets + dissolution of the Co-operative **the liquidator shall first, according to law, use the assets of the Co-operative to satisfy its debts and liabilities. Any balance of assets remaining may not be distributed among the Members but shall be transferred to some other common ownership co-operative(s) or to Co-operatives UK (or any body that succeeds @@ -711,7 +713,7 @@ of employment or in respect of her/his rights and interests as a Member. in accordance with section 22 of the Act; any alteration to this article requires the approval of 100% of the Members. -**ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS** +### ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS **Means of Communication**