Unionist Clubs Scotland
General Rules & Terms and Conditions
NAME AND DEFINITIONS
1. The entity is named “Unionists Clubs Scotland”.
2. Throughout this document, “Entity” is defined as referring to Unionist Clubs Scotland.
OBJECTIVES – The principal objectives of the entity are
On behalf of members, network to gather voting intentions for the best interests of local club.
To encourage wider membership of the entity network.
To encourage wider participation in entities initiatives.
To encourage members to vote in elections through means of the entity network initiatives.
The following mission statement has been established for the Company:
New Members must complete the application form available
Currently membership is by on line subscription set at a voluntary amount
Have full voting rights at any entity local or national event
Will receive any meeting minutes
OPERATIONAL AIMS
Membership is open to all irrespective of gender, ethnic or national origin, sexuality, disability
Membership is open to all irrespective of political belief
The Entity will operate democratically and impartially when dealing with other groups and parties
The Entity will have full transparency in relation to all matters financial
COMMENCEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership will start when the application form, annual fee and contributions have commenced.
BENEFICIARY FROM CONDUCT OF MEMBERSHIP
Members are expected to adhere to all lawful standards both politically and professionally
Members will require to respect and be courteous to all other members and non members
The entity reserves the right to remove membership if standards are breeched
REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS
The Entity shall maintain:
Names and Address of all members as per the voting intention register
The voting intention register will comply with all relevant GDPR regulations
Members should, as soon as possible, give notice of any change of address, email address or telephone number.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The National Committee shall service for a period of 3 years from the date of an AGM
Nominations for office or reappointment should be in the hands of the secretary one month prior to the AGM
Resignation of an executive must be in writing and will trigger an emergency AGM
Resignation of an member will allow the national team to replace until the next AGM
The AGM will take place in September of each year with 14 days notice of venue and time
SPECIAL MEETINGS
A special meeting may be called by the Company in the following cases:
The Executive Committee Members.
Following a requisition signed by a minimum of 75 percent of the total number of members registered
This meeting must be held within 14 days at a suitable time and venue
INSOLVENCY EVENT
In the event of a Entity entering a dissolution event, any remaining subscriptions fees will be
will be distributed pro rata to an agreed charity after creditors have been paid.
FINANCES
Payments made by the Company require approval by two members of the Executive Committee.
ASSET LOCK
The Assets of the Company cannot be dissolved or merged with any other Company without the agreement of 100% of the registered membership in good standing
CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall cease:
From cessation of payment of subscription after three months
By expulsion.
By resignation, giving notice to the Company in writing via letter or email.
On death
GENERAL RULES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
A copy of the Constitution will be contained on the Company Website
A copy of the Code of conduct for office holders will be on the Company Website
In the event of a tied vote the chair will cast their vote
Any amendment to the terms and conditions must have a two thirds majority for the resolution to pass.
The entity will appoint a GDPR officer to ensure full compliance with current legislation
No membership information can be disclosed in person or via electronic mail or on social media without the consent of the individual.
You can request removal from our systems by emailing info@unionistclubs.org.uk
Registered Office – 64 Darnley Street Glasgow G41 2SE