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| ====== Bristol A Cappella Constitution ====== | ====== Bristol A Cappella Constitution ====== | ||
| - | > This constitution establishes | + | > Information in grey boxes isn't part of the formal text of the constitution but can help in interpretation or as a link to more information. |
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| ===== 1. Name ===== | ===== 1. Name ===== | ||
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| ===== 2. Affiliations ===== | ===== 2. Affiliations ===== | ||
| - | - The Ensemble is affiliated to All Voice Limited (the Company). | + | - The Ensemble is affiliated to [[https:// |
| - The Ensemble may affiliate to external bodies where this furthers the aims of the Ensemble, but only with the prior agreement of the Company. | - The Ensemble may affiliate to external bodies where this furthers the aims of the Ensemble, but only with the prior agreement of the Company. | ||
| - The Ensemble may disaffiliate from external bodies if the affiliation no longer furthers the aims of the Ensemble, but only with the prior agreement of the Company. | - The Ensemble may disaffiliate from external bodies if the affiliation no longer furthers the aims of the Ensemble, but only with the prior agreement of the Company. | ||
| ===== 3. Aims ===== | ===== 3. Aims ===== | ||
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| + | > Taken from our [[/ | ||
| - Bristol A Cappella will become recognised in the South West as a high-quality mixed chorus, by being entertaining performers who sing contemporary genres mainly in the barbershop style, providing enjoyment to members and emotional impact on our audiences, by being inclusive, authentic and committed to maintaining a growth mindset, by bringing to life the spirit of excellence, education and fun. | - Bristol A Cappella will become recognised in the South West as a high-quality mixed chorus, by being entertaining performers who sing contemporary genres mainly in the barbershop style, providing enjoyment to members and emotional impact on our audiences, by being inclusive, authentic and committed to maintaining a growth mindset, by bringing to life the spirit of excellence, education and fun. | ||
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| ===== 5. Music Team ===== | ===== 5. Music Team ===== | ||
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| - The Ensemble is rehearsed and directed in all aspects of performance by a Musical Director, appointed by the Company in consultation with the Ensemble and its Committee. | - The Ensemble is rehearsed and directed in all aspects of performance by a Musical Director, appointed by the Company in consultation with the Ensemble and its Committee. | ||
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| ===== 6. Management ===== | ===== 6. Management ===== | ||
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| - The Ensemble is managed by an executive Committee of up to nine positions, responsible for the day-to-day running of the Ensemble, subject to any requirements of the Company. | - The Ensemble is managed by an executive Committee of up to nine positions, responsible for the day-to-day running of the Ensemble, subject to any requirements of the Company. | ||
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| ===== 8. General Meetings ===== | ===== 8. General Meetings ===== | ||
| + | - All members of the Ensemble must be notified in writing of an upcoming General Meeting, at least fourteen days before the meeting. | ||
| - An Annual General Meeting must be held once each year, following the end of the financial year. | - An Annual General Meeting must be held once each year, following the end of the financial year. | ||
| - The business for an AGM will include: | - The business for an AGM will include: | ||
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| - other business as needed | - other business as needed | ||
| - An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called by 20% of the membership of the Ensemble by applying to the Secretary or by a decision of the Committee. An EGM shall be held as soon as practical, as long as the required notice is given. | - An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called by 20% of the membership of the Ensemble by applying to the Secretary or by a decision of the Committee. An EGM shall be held as soon as practical, as long as the required notice is given. | ||
| - | - All members | + | - The quorum for General Meetings is 50% of the current membership, rounded up to a whole number. |
| - Nominations and seconders for elections must be received by the Chair, by methods and timings chosen by the Committee. | - Nominations and seconders for elections must be received by the Chair, by methods and timings chosen by the Committee. | ||
| - | - The quorum for General Meetings is 50% of the current membership, rounded up to a whole number. | ||
| - Votes may be taken by open or secret ballot at the discretion of the Chair, passing by simple majority unless noted elsewhere by this Constitution, | - Votes may be taken by open or secret ballot at the discretion of the Chair, passing by simple majority unless noted elsewhere by this Constitution, | ||
| - Minutes of General Meetings must be published to the members of the Ensemble and to the Company as soon as is practical afterwards. | - Minutes of General Meetings must be published to the members of the Ensemble and to the Company as soon as is practical afterwards. | ||
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| ===== Appendix 1: History of the Constitution ===== | ===== Appendix 1: History of the Constitution ===== | ||
| - | |TBC|Adopted | + | |2021|Adopted |