Constitution

‘Chalk Downland Golf Volunteers’

Constitution – 24th May 2023

  1. The group is a not for profit organisation called ‘Chalk Downland Golf Volunteers
  2. The aim of the group will be: 
    ‘To conserve Galley and Warden Hills, its flora, fauna and wildlife habitats and ‘to promote practical conservation works through voluntary action for the benefit of the local environment and community.’ 

All works undertaken will be directed and in support of the Golf Clubs Green Committee and strategic plan (course strategy) 

  1. To fulfil these aims the Group will : 
     a)    Plan, organise and carry out practical conservation works and such   
            other activities as the groups sees fit to promote its aim,b)     Raise money and other support for its activities in support of its aim. 
  2. The membership of the Group will be open to anyone interested in taking an active part in promoting its aims 
  3. The Group will hold regular, publicised open meetings, which any member will be entitled to attend. 
  4. Such officers will be appointed as are required to administer the running of the Group including a chairperson, a treasurer and a secretary. Simple majority at ordinary meetings can elect officers. 
  5. Accounts will be kept by the treasurer, submitted to, and approved by an Annual General Meeting. 
  6. The Group will set up a suitable banking account and will elect authorised signatories on a two from three basis. 
  7. The Group will maintain appropriate insurance cover for volunteers working on its behalf and for third party claims for personal injury or damage to property. 
  8. If the Group shall, by a two thirds majority decision of its members at an AGM or EGM*, cease to exist then its assets shall pass to another local group/Wildlife Trust?/BTCV?/National Trust? – (whoever seems appropriate locally). 
  9. This constitution may be altered by the consent of a simple majority of members at an AGM or EGM*  

(* Special meetings to be called with at least two weeks notice and publicised to members, and by a notice in the local newspaper stating the purpose of the meeting.)