Constitution

1. Name: the name of the group shall be GoSocial

2. The aims of the group shall be to:

• 2.1. Promote and encourage social activities and leisure opportunities for the advantage of over 18’s living in Norfolk and adjacent counties
• 2.2. Prevent loneliness in adults

3. Powers: in order to achieve its aims the group may:

• 3.1. Raise money
• 3.2. Open bank accounts
• 3.3. Take out insurance
• 3.4. Organise events
• 3.5. Work with other groups, organisations & charities
• 3.6. Do anything that is lawful which will help it to fulfil its aims

4. Membership:

• 4.1. Membership of GoSocial shall be open to any person over 18 located in Norfolk and the adjacent counties who are interested in helping the group to achieve its aims, willing to abide by the rules of the group and willing to pay any subscription agreed by the Management Committee
• 4.2. Membership shall be available to anyone without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual preference, religion or belief
• 4.3. Every paying member shall have one vote at general meetings
• 4.4. The membership of any member may be terminated for good reason by the Management Committee but the member has a right to be heard by the Management Committee before a final decision is made
• 4.5. No notice will be given if a membership is terminated due to inactivity and profile removed in accordance with data retention policies

5. Management:

• 5.1. GoSocial shall be administered by a Management Committee of no less than 3 and no more than 7 members elected at the AGM.
• 5.2. The Officers of the Management Committee shall be: the Chairperson, the Treasurer and the Secretary. In the event that an officer vacancy is not filled, the role will be rotated around the other elected committee members
• 5.3. The Management Committee shall meet at least 6 times a year
• 5.4. The quorum for Management Committee meetings shall be 3 members
• 5.5. Voting at Management Committee meetings shall be by show of hands. If there is a tied vote then the Chairperson for that meeting shall have a second vote
• 5.6. The Management Committee may by a two-thirds majority vote and for a good and proper reason remove any Committee member, provided that person has the right to be heard before a final decision is made
• 5.7. The Management Committee may appoint another member of the Group as a Committee member to fill a vacancy provided the maximum number is not exceeded
• 5.8. Sub-committees may be formed for specific purposes, any subcommittee must appoint a representative to attend and report to the main management committee meetings
• 5.9. Committee members may not be held personally financially liable for GoSocial

6. Duties of the Officers:

• 6.1. The duties of the Chairperson are to:
  Chair meetings of the Committee and any general meetings
  Represent GoSocial at functions/meetings that the Group has been invited to
  Act as spokesperson for GoSocial when necessary
• 6.2. The duties of the Secretary are to:
  Take and keep minutes of meetings
  Prepare the agenda for meetings of the Committee and the AGM in consultation with the Chairperson
  Deal with correspondence
  Collect and circulate any relevant information within GoSocial
• 6.3. The duties of the Treasurer are to:
  Supervise the financial affairs of GoSocial
  Keep proper accounts that show all monies collected and paid out by GoSocial

7. Finance:

• 7.1. Any money obtained by GoSocial shall be used only for GoSocial, with the exception of ad hoc fundraisers for charity where all donations will be passed to the charity in question
• 7.2. Any bank accounts opened for GoSocial shall be in the name of GoSocial
• 7.3. Any cheques issued shall be signed by two committee members
• 7.4. Where permitted by the bank or financial institution, payment will be approved by two committee members

8. Annual General Meeting:

• 8.1. GoSocial shall hold an Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) in the month of April
• 8.2. All paid members shall be given at least fourteen days’ notice of the A.G.M. and shall be entitled to attend and vote
• 8.3. The business of the A.G.M. shall include: (i) receiving a report from the Chairperson on GoSocial’s activities over the year (ii) receiving a report from the Treasurer on the finances of GoSocial (iii) electing a new Management Committee and (iv) considering any other matter as may be decided. In the event of an equal vote, the chairperson of the management committee shall have a final vote

9. Special General Meeting:

• 10.1. A Special General Meeting may be called by the Management Committee to discuss an urgent matter. The Secretary shall give all members fourteen days’ notice of any Special General Meeting together with notice of the business to be discussed. All paying members shall be entitled to attend and vote. In the event of an equal vote, the chairperson of the management committee shall have a final vote.

10. Alterations to the Constitution:

• 10.1. Any changes to this Constitution must be agreed by at least two-thirds of those members present and voting at any General Meeting

11. Dissolution:

• 11.1. GoSocial may be wound up at any time if agreed by two-thirds of those members present and voting at any General Meeting. In the event of winding up, any assets remaining after all debts have been paid shall be given to a charity chosen by the management committee.
• 11.2. Should GoSocial become insolvent, dissolution may occur without a member vote