Update Articles of Association

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
 
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