Brierley Hill Civic SocietyConstitution

ConstitutionObjects and PowersMembershipSubscriptionsMeetings AGMOfficers and the ExecutiveMisc

ObjectsTo agree the objects as they are given 2.1 -

2.4To agree the powers 3.1 through to 3.12

3.10 – 3.12Some of these are about potential; provision of

powers to deal with situations and opportunities.

Membership

Couples at same address Junior Corporate Life Single

Subscriptions and VotingSubscriptions – agreement to start somewhere

nominally £5 year as determined by the Society at the AGM – payable February* meeting of the year?

Single members Couples at same address Junior Corporate LifeVoting and membership rights are aligned to payment

of subscriptionsMembership lapses three months after subscriptions

due.

MeetingsOne a Month (mondays)(*Combined of membership and Executive

meetings until such a time as this is no longer practicable.)

*Quorum: 5 membersFacility to call a Special General Meeting (*5

members and 14 days notice)Sub-committees decided on by the *Society

as and when required.

AGMAGM (Commence - January 2010) – 14 days noticeElect Officers/Executive committee (nominations *7

days in advance)ChairVice ChairHonorary SecretaryHonorary TreasurerHonorary AuditorNo to President/Vice President facilityOfficer ReportsAudited Accounts*Review Constitution

Misc*Sub-committees decided on as and when

necessary by the Society*Investments decided on by Society*Trustees etc by Society

Action/Moving Forward:Draft on basis of pointer from the meetingBring back to January?Check with/invite the CSI

Area Action Plan Consultation

Tests of Soundness1. The DPD (Development Plan Documents) has been prepared in accordance with the

Local Development Scheme2. The DPD has been prepared in compliance with the Statement of Community

Involvement (SCI), or the minimum requirements set out in the regulations where no SCI exists

3. The plan and its policies have been subjected to Sustainability Appraisal4. It is a spatial plan which is consistent with national planning policy and in general

conformity with the RSS (Regional Spatial Strategy) for the region and it has properly had regard to any other relevant plans, policies and strategies relating to the area or to adjoining areas

5. It has had regard to the authority’s Community Strategy6. The strategies/policies/allocations in the plan are coherent and consistent within

and between Development Plan Documents prepared by the authority and by neighbouring authorities, where cross boundary issues are relevant

7. The strategies/policies/allocations represent the most appropriate in all the circumstances, having considered the relevant alternatives, and they are founded on a robust and credible evidence base

8. There are clear mechanisms for implementation and monitoring9. It is reasonably flexible to enable it to deal with changing circumstances.

DiscussionWhat are the key points members would like

to make?Are they any concerns?Are there things we should be making

representations on to position ourselves?Should be make a pre-submission?How do we make sure that our voice is

heard?