Constitution of Centre Officers and Committee.
The Centre Officers and Committee shall comprise:
Chairman, two Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Rally Secretary and nine Committee members
Quorum For Centre Committee Meetings.
A quorum shall consist of at least 50% of the Officers, Members and / or Co-Opted. Members of the Committee called to a meeting.
Voting Procedure For Officers and Committee.
Membership of Centre at Annual General Meeting.
Tenure of Office:
All Officers and members of the Centre Committee shall be elected to serve for a period of one year, eligible for re-nomination at each Annual General Meeting. The Chairman shall be eligible for three consecutive years only, and for re-election as Chairman after a break of service of at least one year.
I. Votes shall be recorded for not more than the total vacancies for the office / or Committee Membership, otherwise the ballot form shall be declared void.
II. Upon receipt of nomination forms, the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of nominees for display at rallies up to the day of the Annual General Meeting.
III. The candidates seeking office or Committee membership will publish a resume of their abilities, which would enable them to carry out the duties imposed on them by this position. Resume of not more than 1 times A4 sheet must be forwarded to the Secretary together with nomination form.
IV. The following procedure shall be adopted with regard to the issue, collection and counting of ballot forms at the Annual General Meeting.
1. The Secretary shall appoint from amongst subscribing members who are not nominees for office or Tellers involved in the counting procedure. Members to issue ballot forms.
2. Ballot forms shall be issued only to members, Family Members and Joint Members of the Cheshire Centre, upon production of proof of current Caravan and Motorhome Club membership, providing registration is received by the Centre Secretary.
3. Membership cards may be defaced upon the issue of ballot forms.
4. No proxy votes permitted.
5. A Chief Teller and up to 10 other Tellers shall be appointed by the Secretary from amongst subscribing members who are not nominees for office. Their duties include:
i. Collection of ballot forms in ballot boxes
ii. Verification of validity of all ballot forms
iii. Count of votes recorded on valid ballot forms
iv. All Tellers shall satisfy themselves on the accuracy of the procedure and results
v. The Chief Teller shall advise the Chairman of the meeting of the number of votes cast and the result of the election, which shall be announced to the meeting.
vi. The Chief Teller shall destroy all ballot forms as soon as practicable after the announcement of the election results.
Distribution Of Centre Annual Accounts
A free copy of the Annual Accounts of the Centre shall be issued to all subscribing members attending the Annual General Meeting. A free copy of the Annual Accounts of the Centre may be obtained from the Secretary upon receipt of a stamped addressed envelope.
Registration at AGM
Proof of membership must be provided when registering to vote or speak. Ballot forms will not be issued to those who don’t have proof of membership. No ballot forms will be issued after the meeting starts. This will be strictly enforced.
Annual Plaque
In order to qualify for the Annual Plaque, members shall have attended and slept in their caravans on at least 12 rallies during the year. Rallies are interpreted to mean those organised by the Cheshire Centre and the National. The plaque should be presented to the member free of charge.
Refuse Disposal at Rallies
Members should normally take refuse home for their disposal.
Tent and Marquees
The erection of tents for use as sleeping accommodation is not allowed on Cheshire Centre rallies, apart from small tents no more than 6 feet by 6 feet and no higher than 5 foot which should be placed in the position normally occupied by the awning, with the prior permission of the Rally Officer. This rule does not exclude the erection of toilet tents. An annexe to a Motor Caravan is considered to be an awning.
Speed Limit
Motor vehicles must not be driven in excess of 5mph on rally fields.
Sleeping in Motor Vehicles
Excluding motor caravans, is not allowed on rallies.
Arrival Times at Rallies
Unless otherwise stated, all rallies commence at 4.30 pm and members should not arrive before this time.
Rally Officers
Shall have complete control at their rallies, with the full support of the committee.
Fire Extinguishers
All members attending a Centre Rally should have their own fire extinguisher.
Socials
No smoking is enforced at all socials. This includes e-cigarettes/vapour cigarettes and is enforced irrespective of whether the social takes place indoors or outdoors.
Sub-Committees
Have the authority to make full decisions on behalf of the full committee.
Funding Guidelines for Committee Run Rallies
Under certain circumstances an occasion may arise where the committee feels it necessary to provide monetary support for a committee run rally, that due to location will not make the minimum contribution to the centre. Each request for support will be individually reviewed by the senior committee when setting the level of support that may be made available.