Constitution & Rules - Alsager Chamber of Trade
1. Name
The name of the Chamber of Trade shall be "The Alsager Chamber of Trade".
The name of the Chamber of Trade shall be "The Alsager Chamber of Trade".
2. Aims And Objectives
The aims and objects of the Chamber shall be:-
(A) The Chamber exists to act on behalf of its members at a collective and individual level,
(B) The Chamber will represent the business and commercial viewpoint to regulatory and statutory
bodies,
(C) To watch the proceedings of the local authorities in order that proper regard may be paid to the
consequences of decisions that affects the tourist industry, retailers, catering, industry and professionals,
(D) To endeavour to secure adequate representation on the governing bodies of the area,
(E) To enter into friendly co-operation with other organisations whose objects are the advancement of the amenities of the area?
(F) To discuss matters of mutual interest and to solidify such interest by united action where necessary.
(G) To support training and development which will enhance the activities of the members businesses.
(H) The Chamber will seek to develop the potential of Alsager environmentally, socially and economically.
(I) To encourage members to provide a high standard of service
(J) To achieve quick and effective communication between members.
The aims and objects of the Chamber shall be:-
(A) The Chamber exists to act on behalf of its members at a collective and individual level,
(B) The Chamber will represent the business and commercial viewpoint to regulatory and statutory
bodies,
(C) To watch the proceedings of the local authorities in order that proper regard may be paid to the
consequences of decisions that affects the tourist industry, retailers, catering, industry and professionals,
(D) To endeavour to secure adequate representation on the governing bodies of the area,
(E) To enter into friendly co-operation with other organisations whose objects are the advancement of the amenities of the area?
(F) To discuss matters of mutual interest and to solidify such interest by united action where necessary.
(G) To support training and development which will enhance the activities of the members businesses.
(H) The Chamber will seek to develop the potential of Alsager environmentally, socially and economically.
(I) To encourage members to provide a high standard of service
(J) To achieve quick and effective communication between members.
3. Territorial Area
The area covered by the Alsager Chamber of Trade is that of the boundaries of the
Alsager Town Council.
The area covered by the Alsager Chamber of Trade is that of the boundaries of the
Alsager Town Council.
4. Membership
Full membership of the Chamber shall be open to all businesses (i.e. retailers, trade, professions, tourist outlets, caterers etc) whose income is derived from within the area of the Chamber.
Membership shall be registered via a completed application form.
Full membership of the Chamber shall be open to all businesses (i.e. retailers, trade, professions, tourist outlets, caterers etc) whose income is derived from within the area of the Chamber.
Membership shall be registered via a completed application form.
5. Membership Fees
The membership fee shall be fixed at the Annual General Meeting. Members in arrears of ANY APPLICABLE subscriptions for six months will be deprived of membership.
The membership fee shall be fixed at the Annual General Meeting. Members in arrears of ANY APPLICABLE subscriptions for six months will be deprived of membership.
6. Officers
There shall be 2 officers of the Chamber which will be the Chairman and Secretary. There shall be up to 5 committee members.
Any additional members can be co-opted onto the committee.
The officers and members of the committee may offer themselves for re-election without further nomination provided written notice of such intention is notified to the secretary at least fourteen days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
There shall be 2 officers of the Chamber which will be the Chairman and Secretary. There shall be up to 5 committee members.
Any additional members can be co-opted onto the committee.
The officers and members of the committee may offer themselves for re-election without further nomination provided written notice of such intention is notified to the secretary at least fourteen days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
7. Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Chamber shall be held not later than the 31st March each year.
General Meetings shall be held at least fourteen days prior to the AGM.
Twenty one days notice is to be given of the AGM.
Voting at all meetings shall be by members attending, and each establishment shall be entitled to one vote per subscription paid..
The Annual General Meeting of the Chamber shall be held not later than the 31st March each year.
General Meetings shall be held at least fourteen days prior to the AGM.
Twenty one days notice is to be given of the AGM.
Voting at all meetings shall be by members attending, and each establishment shall be entitled to one vote per subscription paid..
8. Quorum
A quorum shall be two officers and at least three members.
A quorum shall be two officers and at least three members.
9. Finances
All subscriptions and other income shall be paid into the appointed Bank or Building Society Account. The reasonable expenses of the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer incurred in carrying out their office shall be met from the funds. The parameters of such expenses shall be agreed in advance by the Chamber members.
All subscriptions and other income shall be paid into the appointed Bank or Building Society Account. The reasonable expenses of the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer incurred in carrying out their office shall be met from the funds. The parameters of such expenses shall be agreed in advance by the Chamber members.
From establishment of the Chamber until 31st March 2008 accounts for the Chamber will be held by South East Cheshire Enterprise. All income will be paid into a nominal account held on behalf of the Chamber and all cheques will be issued by South East Cheshire Enterprise.
The financial year shall end on the 31st December each year.
South East Cheshire Enterprise accounts shall be audited by Mitten Clark Chartered Accountants.
10. Duties of Officers
THE CHAIRMAN shall preside at all meetings of the Chamber and shall perform such duties as ordinarily pertain to the office. (The Chairman and chairman of sub committees where votes are tied will have the casting vote.)
THE SECRETARY shall keep all records of meetings; issue all notices in respect of meetings and shall perform such duties as usually pertain to office of secretary including keeping up to date membership records, if no membership secretary.
THE TREASURER (In the first Instance, South East Cheshire Enterprise) shall have custody of all Chamber funds and account for them to the officers and full members on request. The annual accounts shall be presented to members at the AGM and shall perform other duties as would normally pertain to the office of Treasurer.
THE CHAIRMAN shall preside at all meetings of the Chamber and shall perform such duties as ordinarily pertain to the office. (The Chairman and chairman of sub committees where votes are tied will have the casting vote.)
THE SECRETARY shall keep all records of meetings; issue all notices in respect of meetings and shall perform such duties as usually pertain to office of secretary including keeping up to date membership records, if no membership secretary.
THE TREASURER (In the first Instance, South East Cheshire Enterprise) shall have custody of all Chamber funds and account for them to the officers and full members on request. The annual accounts shall be presented to members at the AGM and shall perform other duties as would normally pertain to the office of Treasurer.
11. Meetings
Meetings are open to members. Guests may be invited by prior arrangement with the Chairman.
Meetings are open to members. Guests may be invited by prior arrangement with the Chairman.
12. Data Protection
The Alsager Chamber of Trade acting as Data Controller, will only use the information provided on the Application Form for processing membership, for listing their information on the Alsager Partnership website and for communicating to members using any of their contact details.
Member’s details, in relation to the Application form are removed from our files no later than 12 months after expiry of membership.
13. Alterations To The Rules
These rules or any part of them may be revised, rescinded or changed at the AGM or at an Extraordinary General Meeting and approved by a two third majority of those present.
These rules or any part of them may be revised, rescinded or changed at the AGM or at an Extraordinary General Meeting and approved by a two third majority of those present.
Fourteen days notice must be given of any proposed changes.
