Pembrokeshire Dyslexia Association Constitution

Adopted on 11th May, 2006/Amended 24th Sept 2008

Name

The name of the organisation is Pembrokeshire Dyslexia Association

Aims

The aims of the association are as follows:

To increase awareness in Pembrokeshire of the problems faced by children and adults who are dyslexic.
To provide support and advice for the parents and families of dyslexic children and adults
To actively encourage Pembrokeshire Local Education Authority to provide and cater for the needs of dyslexic children.

Membership

Membership shall be open to all regardless of sex, race and religious or political opinion or who are interested in furthering the work of the organisation within Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas. Membership is open to individuals free of charge but annual registration must be completed. The Secretary will keep a list of all members' names and addresses.

The Committee

The committee shall comprise of not fewer than 4 or more than 10 committee members, appointed or elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the Offices of:
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer

Appointment and retirement of committee members

All committee members shall retire at the AGM, but they may be nominated and re-elected for a further term.

Committee Members' interests.

No Voting member of the committee shall receive any payment (over and above the re-imbursement of out-of-pocket expenses) or have an interest in any contract entered into by the committee or have any interest in any property belonging to the organisation.

Committee Meetings

The committee shall hold at least 4 meetings in each year. All committee members shall be entitled to receive reasonable period of notice for all meetings.

There shall be a quorum when not less than 3 voting members are present at a meeting.

Decisions made shall be determined by a simple majority of those present and voting. If there is an equality of votes, the member chairing the meeting shall have the casting vote.

The committee may appoint sub-committees to carry out any tasks that it thinks appropriate to do so, provided that all acts that are carried out by the sub-committees are reported promptly and fully to the committee.

Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of all committee and sub-committee meetings and shall include the date of the meeting, the names of those present and a record of the decisions taken.

Annual General Meeting

The organisation shall hold an Annual General meeting in September of each year or as soon as possible afterwards. At least 14 days notice will be given on Annual General Meetings.

Special General Meetings

The committee may also call a special general meeting of the organisation at any time and shall do so if requested to do so in writing by not fewer than 10 members of the organisation, stating the business to be considered.

At least 14 days notice of special general meetings shall be given to all members of the organisation, stating the business to be discussed.

Finances and accounts

The organisation shall operate a bank account in the name of the organisation and all income of the organisation shall be paid into the account.

All cheques drawn on the bank account shall require the signatures of the treasurer and one other person.

The treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining records of income and expenditure and for preparing and presenting financial reports and annual statements of accounts.

Alterations to the Constitution

Subject to the restrictions listed below, the constitution may be altered by a resolution passed by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting at a general meeting.

The notice of the general meeting must include notice of the resolution, setting out the terms of the alteration proposed.

No amendment may be made to the name of the organisation, the aims, the committee members' interests or this clause.

Winding up the organisation

The organisation may be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two thirds of those present and voting in favour at a properly convened general meeting of the members of the organisation. The notice of the general meeting shall state the purpose of the meeting.

In the event that a resolution to dissolve the organisation is passed and any assets remain after the settlement of all proper debts and liabilities, these shall not be divided amongst the members but shall be transferred to a charity having aims similar to those of a similar organisation Association in Pembrokeshire.

Arrangements until first Annual General Meeting.

Until the first annual general meeting takes place this constitution shall take effect as if references in it to the Committee were references to the persons whose signatures appear at the bottom of the original document.

This constitution was adopted on the date mentioned above by the persons whose signatures appear at the bottom of the original document (copy available on request)


Home Signs Of Dyslexia Parents Help Teacher Help Lighten up Driving Test Help Dyslexic Stories Book Shop Events Special Offers Archive Links Contact Membership Sponsors About	Pembrokeshire Dyslexia Association Constitution Adopted on 11th May, 2006/Amended 24th Sept 2008 Name The name of the organisation is Pembrokeshire Dyslexia Association Aims The aims of the association are as follows: To increase awareness in Pembrokeshire of the problems faced by children and adults who are dyslexic. To provide support and advice for the parents and families of dyslexic children and adults To actively encourage Pembrokeshire Local Education Authority to provide and cater for the needs of dyslexic children. Membership Membership shall be open to all regardless of sex, race and religious or political opinion or who are interested in furthering the work of the organisation within Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas. Membership is open to individuals free of charge but annual registration must be completed. The Secretary will keep a list of all members' names and addresses. The Committee The committee shall comprise of not fewer than 4 or more than 10 committee members, appointed or elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the Offices of: Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Appointment and retirement of committee members All committee members shall retire at the AGM, but they may be nominated and re-elected for a further term. Committee Members' interests. No Voting member of the committee shall receive any payment (over and above the re-imbursement of out-of-pocket expenses) or have an interest in any contract entered into by the committee or have any interest in any property belonging to the organisation. Committee Meetings The committee shall hold at least 4 meetings in each year. All committee members shall be entitled to receive reasonable period of notice for all meetings. There shall be a quorum when not less than 3 voting members are present at a meeting. Decisions made shall be determined by a simple majority of those present and voting. If there is an equality of votes, the member chairing the meeting shall have the casting vote. The committee may appoint sub-committees to carry out any tasks that it thinks appropriate to do so, provided that all acts that are carried out by the sub-committees are reported promptly and fully to the committee. Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of all committee and sub-committee meetings and shall include the date of the meeting, the names of those present and a record of the decisions taken. Annual General Meeting The organisation shall hold an Annual General meeting in September of each year or as soon as possible afterwards. At least 14 days notice will be given on Annual General Meetings. Special General Meetings The committee may also call a special general meeting of the organisation at any time and shall do so if requested to do so in writing by not fewer than 10 members of the organisation, stating the business to be considered. At least 14 days notice of special general meetings shall be given to all members of the organisation, stating the business to be discussed. Finances and accounts The organisation shall operate a bank account in the name of the organisation and all income of the organisation shall be paid into the account. All cheques drawn on the bank account shall require the signatures of the treasurer and one other person. The treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining records of income and expenditure and for preparing and presenting financial reports and annual statements of accounts. Alterations to the Constitution Subject to the restrictions listed below, the constitution may be altered by a resolution passed by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting at a general meeting. The notice of the general meeting must include notice of the resolution, setting out the terms of the alteration proposed. No amendment may be made to the name of the organisation, the aims, the committee members' interests or this clause. Winding up the organisation The organisation may be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two thirds of those present and voting in favour at a properly convened general meeting of the members of the organisation. The notice of the general meeting shall state the purpose of the meeting. In the event that a resolution to dissolve the organisation is passed and any assets remain after the settlement of all proper debts and liabilities, these shall not be divided amongst the members but shall be transferred to a charity having aims similar to those of a similar organisation Association in Pembrokeshire. Arrangements until first Annual General Meeting. Until the first annual general meeting takes place this constitution shall take effect as if references in it to the Committee were references to the persons whose signatures appear at the bottom of the original document. This constitution was adopted on the date mentioned above by the persons whose signatures appear at the bottom of the original document (copy available on request)