Re: Proposed constitution for society (needed for bank account)

[Rob Bradford <rob robster org uk>]

On Thu, 2006-07-27 at 11:57 +0100, Alex Hudson wrote:
> On Thu, 2006-07-27 at 12:22 +0200, Rob Bradford wrote:
> > This is derived from the Debian UK one which was happily accepted by the
> > bank. In terms of banking, Debian UK opted for the Co-Op since they have
> > quite a good deal for societies. There was a lot of hassle because not
> > all the signatories could get to the same branch to open the account at
> > the same time. Once this obstacle is overcome it should be plain
> > sailing.
> 
> This is basically how AFFS was setup. It's ok, _except_:
> 
>       * Co-op need a lot of paperwork to change signatories, which is
>         annoying;
>       * No internet banking on free software

I have since been alerted to both these facts.

> I would suggest at least investigating other less-sucky alternatives.
> NatWest used to do a clubs account.

Definitely to be considered.

> > 12. Should society membership drop below six members or should it not
> > prove possible to elect a committee then an EGM will be called to
> > attempt to elect a committee. If this second meeting fails to result in
> > enough members or a society committee as required, funds will be
> > defaulted to Software in the Public Interest earmarked for Debian.

> I rather think this needs editing; "defaulted to the GNOME
> Foundation"... ?

Whoops! :)

> > The way I imagine this tying in with hosting GUADEC is that two members
> > of the GUADEC organising committee (e.g the chair and the treasurer) are
> > both nominated as delegates by the committee and can then have access to
> > the bank account. Once the main account has been opened i'm sure it will
> > be easy enough to persuade the same bank to open an associated account
> > for GUADEC.
> 
> I wouldn't count on the latter statement. Opening accounts is rather
> difficult these days. 

*Nod*.

Cheers,

Rob
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Rob Bradford <rob robster org uk>