Articles of Association and Rules - Proposed Amendments
Blesma’s Articles of Association and Rules were last issued in 2016. The trustees have therefore proposed that they be updated as follows:
- To reflect the change in MOD terminology from “Auxiliary” to “Reserve” Forces.
- To reflect the trustees’ intention that the board should consist of at least 50% Member trustees.
- To confirm the requirement for trustees to complete Blesma’s Eligibility and Code of Conduct declaration before appointment, in accordance with Blesma’s Governance Standing Instructions.
- To allow trustees to delegate responsibility for admitting Members to the association to a Blesma Director where they meet the eligibility criteria within the rules.
- To reflect Charity Commission guidance on how Members may be removed from the Association if this is considered necessary.
- To reflect the use of email communications.
- To remove a section of the Rules that refers to Branch Areas as Blesma no longer has these.
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New Trustee Eligibility and Code of Conduct Declaration
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