Bradford Respect Consitution

Aims:

1. The branch seeks to further the general aims of the Respect Party as set out in the Party's constitution.

2. The branch will work to inform the people of Bradford about the aims of Respect by all means available, including emails, publications, the Bradford Respect website and the Bradford Respect Facebook group.

3. The branch will work to support Respect candidates in Local and General Elections.

Membership:

1. All paid-up members of the Respect Party resident in the Bradford Metropolitan District will be automatically members of Bradford Respect.

2. An up-to-date membership list will be maintained, in collaboration with the National Office.

3. General communication between officers and members of the branch will normally be by email.

Meetings:

1. Meetings of the branch will be held at least once per month.

2. Notice of any meeting will be given to members, and on the website, and the agenda circulated.

3. Following a meeting the minutes will be circulated.

4. All decisions made at meetings will be by simple majority.

5. Other supporters or visitors may attend branch meetings but will have no right to vote.

Committee:

1. The affairs of the branch will be conducted by a committee, elected by members present,  consisting currently of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and two Press Officers.

2. Changes to the committee, including the appointment of additional officers, may be made by the agreement of a branch meeting.

Finance:

1. The committee will operate a bank account on behalf of the branch.

2. The branch will raise funds to support its activities by encouraging casual and regular donations by members and other supporters, and through any other means which become available.