Constitution - Revision history

Amar: replace bold with headings - makes a table of contents

2009-03-12T11:47:24Z

replace bold with headings - makes a table of contents

Walkerfm at 11:40, 12 March 2009

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	7.6 All members must receive at least 14 days written notification of the Annual General Meeting and elections not held at the Annual General Meeting		7.6 All members must receive at least 14 days written notification of the Annual General Meeting and elections not held at the Annual General Meeting
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	8.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC'''		'''8.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC'''

	8.1 The EUTC’s activities must, at all times, remain on an amateur & legal basis.		8.1 The EUTC’s activities must, at all times, remain on an amateur & legal basis.
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	'''		'''Standing Orders'''
	Standing Orders		'''Section A'''
	Section A'''

	'''1.0 The Chair:'''		'''1.0 The Chair:'''
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	4.5 Any member given the floor shall have the right to be heard without undue interference.		4.5 Any member given the floor shall have the right to be heard without undue interference.
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	Section B'''		'''Section B'''

	'''1.0 Conduct:'''		'''1.0 Conduct:'''
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	5.6 The Fringe Box Office Manager and Fringe Café Managers will be appointed by the Fringe Venue Manager, EUTC President and Accounts Clerk with others if deemed appropriate by this panel.		5.6 The Fringe Box Office Manager and Fringe Café Managers will be appointed by the Fringe Venue Manager, EUTC President and Accounts Clerk with others if deemed appropriate by this panel.
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	6.0 Festivals:'''		'''6.0 Festivals:'''

	6.1 Any member may propose a Festival to be organised by the EUTC. This must be done at a General Meeting and be submitted one week prior to that meeting. Such a festival must be budgeted to cover all expenses. Voting will operate as per section 8 below.		6.1 Any member may propose a Festival to be organised by the EUTC. This must be done at a General Meeting and be submitted one week prior to that meeting. Such a festival must be budgeted to cover all expenses. Voting will operate as per section 8 below.

Walkerfm at 11:39, 12 March 2009

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	2.6 Before any show may be put forward to preference vote it must have passed a production merit vote. (See clause 8.0 below). The criteria for this vote are: i): is the production team of sufficient competence to fulfil their proposal? ii): Is the production of sufficient artistic value? iii): Will the production operate in the best long-term interests of the EUTC?		2.6 Before any show may be put forward to preference vote it must have passed a production merit vote. (See clause 8.0 below). The criteria for this vote are: i): is the production team of sufficient competence to fulfil their proposal? ii): Is the production of sufficient artistic value? iii): Will the production operate in the best long-term interests of the EUTC?

	'''3.0 Shows:		'''3.0 Shows:'''
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	3.1 A Lunchtime is a single performance of a dramatic production, which takes place on a Wednesday Lunchtime. An extra performance may take place if the show has sound grounds for doing so. The committee shall be competent to decide this and shall allot a time for the performance to take place. Any motion to overrule their decision shall come in the form of a vote against the committee’s decision at a meeting of the company.		3.1 A Lunchtime is a single performance of a dramatic production, which takes place on a Wednesday Lunchtime. An extra performance may take place if the show has sound grounds for doing so. The committee shall be competent to decide this and shall allot a time for the performance to take place. Any motion to overrule their decision shall come in the form of a vote against the committee’s decision at a meeting of the company.

Walkerfm at 11:37, 12 March 2009

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	4.4 If a committee member is absent from 3 committee meetings in succession, or fails to attend more than half of the committee meetings in a term, the chair of the committee meeting may declare (at no fault) that the position is vacant and may hold an election for a new committee member at any meeting of the company. Any committee member who fails a vote of confidence is considered to have forfeited their post.		4.4 If a committee member is absent from 3 committee meetings in succession, or fails to attend more than half of the committee meetings in a term, the chair of the committee meeting may declare (at no fault) that the position is vacant and may hold an election for a new committee member at any meeting of the company. Any committee member who fails a vote of confidence is considered to have forfeited their post.

	The President, Secretary and Business Manager of the society shall all be matriculated students of Edinburgh University.		4.5 The President, Secretary and Business Manager of the society shall all be matriculated students of Edinburgh University.

	The President shall not hold the position of Fringe Venue Manager.		4.6 The President shall not hold the position of Fringe Venue Manager.

	All office-bearers shall be subject to election annually.		4.7 All office-bearers shall be subject to election annually.

	'''5.0 Fringe Committee'''		'''5.0 Fringe Committee'''

Walkerfm at 11:36, 12 March 2009

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	EUTC Constitution and Standing Orders		'''EUTC Constitution and Standing Orders

	10th March 2009		10th March 2009'''
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	1.0 Introduction'''		'''1.0 Introduction'''

	1.1: This constitution supercedes all previous constitutions. Any retyping of the constitution and standing orders must be passed by a General Meeting of the company, where the President and Secretary shall sign it as a true and fair record of the current constitution and standing orders.		1.1: This constitution supercedes all previous constitutions. Any retyping of the constitution and standing orders must be passed by a General Meeting of the company, where the President and Secretary shall sign it as a true and fair record of the current constitution and standing orders.
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	3.5 All members who are not matriculated students of Edinburgh University shall pay at least twice the annual subscription paid.		3.5 All members who are not matriculated students of Edinburgh University shall pay at least twice the annual subscription paid.

	'''4.0 Committee		'''4.0 Committee'''
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	4.1 The EUTC shall be administered by a permanent committee of thirteen members: President (who shall also act as Friends of Bedlam & Alumni liaison officer), Secretary, Archivist and the Business, Productions, Venue Hire, Set, Theatre, Wardrobe, Entertainments, Technical, Marketing & Front of House Managers. The Fringe Venue Manager will also hold a voting committee position. The company may designate any additional members of the committee and positions may be created as seen fit by the company at a general meeting. The president shall hold the casting vote in all balloted decisions.		4.1 The EUTC shall be administered by a permanent committee of thirteen members: President (who shall also act as Friends of Bedlam & Alumni liaison officer), Secretary, Archivist and the Business, Productions, Venue Hire, Set, Theatre, Wardrobe, Entertainments, Technical, Marketing & Front of House Managers. The Fringe Venue Manager will also hold a voting committee position. The company may designate any additional members of the committee and positions may be created as seen fit by the company at a general meeting. The president shall hold the casting vote in all balloted decisions.

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	All office-bearers shall be subject to election annually.		All office-bearers shall be subject to election annually.
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	5.0 Fringe Committee'''		'''5.0 Fringe Committee'''

	5.1 A Fringe Venue Manager, Fringe Technical Manager, Fringe Theatre Manager and Fringe Press and Publicity Manager shall be ratified at a meeting of the EUTC. They shall form a committee responsible for appointing additional Fringe staff as required and running the EUTC’s presence at the Fringe in the best long-term interests of the EUTC. From 1st June to no later than Freshers’ Week, they shall have operational control of the EUTC and such building(s) as it occupies.		5.1 A Fringe Venue Manager, Fringe Technical Manager, Fringe Theatre Manager and Fringe Press and Publicity Manager shall be ratified at a meeting of the EUTC. They shall form a committee responsible for appointing additional Fringe staff as required and running the EUTC’s presence at the Fringe in the best long-term interests of the EUTC. From 1st June to no later than Freshers’ Week, they shall have operational control of the EUTC and such building(s) as it occupies.
	6.0 Finances
			'''6.0 Finances'''

	6.1 EUSA shall operate a bank account specifically on behalf of the EUTC. The signatories on this account will be the Business Manager and EUTC President, and EUSA's Vice-President (Services), EUSA’s Chief Executive and EUSA’s Support Services Manager. Cheques must be signed by one of the EUTC’s signatories and one of EUSA’s signatories. The EUTC’s Fringe Venue Manager shall be competent to act as signatory on cheques from 1st June of each year they are appointed.		6.1 EUSA shall operate a bank account specifically on behalf of the EUTC. The signatories on this account will be the Business Manager and EUTC President, and EUSA's Vice-President (Services), EUSA’s Chief Executive and EUSA’s Support Services Manager. Cheques must be signed by one of the EUTC’s signatories and one of EUSA’s signatories. The EUTC’s Fringe Venue Manager shall be competent to act as signatory on cheques from 1st June of each year they are appointed.

Walkerfm at 11:36, 12 March 2009

2009-03-12T11:36:00Z

Show changes

Amar: Updated as per Amy's request

2009-03-10T23:05:30Z

Updated as per Amy's request

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Admin: /* 8.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC */

2008-11-18T22:18:18Z

8.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC

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	'''DISCLAIMER: This version of the Constituion has not been ~~viewed or~~ authorised by the ~~President or Secretary~~, as such they cannot be taken for accurate or current.'''		'''DISCLAIMER: This version of the Constituion has not been authorised by the Company, as such they cannot be taken for accurate or current.'''

Dave at 16:20, 12 October 2008

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	4.5 The President, Secretary and Business Manager of the society shall all be matriculated students of Edinburgh University.<br>		4.5 The President, Secretary and Business Manager of the society shall all be matriculated students of Edinburgh University.<br>

	=== 5~~.0 Venue Liaison Secretary (VLS) ===~~		=== 5.0 Fringe Committee ===
	5.1 The EUTC shall elect, for the period 1 April – 31 March a VLS to maintain adequate records of all communication (meetings, correspondence or otherwise) pertaining to the maintenance of the Bedlam Theatre. The VLS shall report any information deemed by them, independently of the Committee, to the company in regards to this.<br>
	~~5.2 It shall not be the role of the VLS to make policy regarding the venue, but instead to ensure that clear lines of communication are established and maintained between EUSA and the EUTC.<br>~~
	~~5.3 The VLS shall not be a committee position, but shall be required from time to time to report to the committee of the EUTC regarding relevant developments.<br>~~

	~~=== 6~~.0 Fringe Committee ===
	6.1 A Fringe Venue Manager, Fringe Technical Manager, Fringe Theatre Manager and Fringe Marketing Officer shall be ratified at a meeting of the EUTC. They shall form a Fringe committee responsible for appointing additional Fringe staff as required and running the EUTC’s presence at the Fringe in the best long-term interests of the EUTC. From 1st June to no later than Freshers’ Week, they shall have operational control of the EUTC and such building(s) as it occupies.<br>		6.1 A Fringe Venue Manager, Fringe Technical Manager, Fringe Theatre Manager and Fringe Marketing Officer shall be ratified at a meeting of the EUTC. They shall form a Fringe committee responsible for appointing additional Fringe staff as required and running the EUTC’s presence at the Fringe in the best long-term interests of the EUTC. From 1st June to no later than Freshers’ Week, they shall have operational control of the EUTC and such building(s) as it occupies.<br>

	=== 7.0 Finances ===		=== 6.0 Finances ===
	7.1 EUSA shall operate a bank account specifically on behalf of the EUTC. The signatories on this account will be the Business Manager, and EUSA’s Vice-President (Services), with the EUTC President and EUSA’s permanent secretary as alternative signatories. The EUTC’s Fringe Venue Manager shall be competent to act as signatory on cheques from 1st June of each year they are appointed.<br>		7.1 EUSA shall operate a bank account specifically on behalf of the EUTC. The signatories on this account will be the Business Manager, and EUSA’s Vice-President (Services), with the EUTC President and EUSA’s permanent secretary as alternative signatories. The EUTC’s Fringe Venue Manager shall be competent to act as signatory on cheques from 1st June of each year they are appointed.<br>
	7.2 The Business Manager and President of the EUTC shall be responsible for the direct administration of any approved spending, reporting to meetings as appropriate. They shall at all times behave in an open, fair and transparent manner in this regard. They shall receive all monies and have the authority to make any expenditure decisions necessary in the long-term interests of the EUTC.<br>		7.2 The Business Manager and President of the EUTC shall be responsible for the direct administration of any approved spending, reporting to meetings as appropriate. They shall at all times behave in an open, fair and transparent manner in this regard. They shall receive all monies and have the authority to make any expenditure decisions necessary in the long-term interests of the EUTC.<br>
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	7.6 Only the president, or their nominated representative shall make any application to the Development and Alumni fund on behalf of the EUTC. No application shall be made without the approval of the EUTC and FOB organisations.<br>		7.6 Only the president, or their nominated representative shall make any application to the Development and Alumni fund on behalf of the EUTC. No application shall be made without the approval of the EUTC and FOB organisations.<br>

	=== 8.0 Meetings ===		=== 7.0 Meetings ===
	8.1 There shall be three kinds of meeting: Committee, Company and General. The quorum for Committee and Company meetings shall be three members of the Committee and two additional members, five in all. The quorum for General meetings shall be 10% of the current membership or 30 members; whichever is lower. There shall be weekly meetings of the company and committee during the duration of the semester. There shall be at least one general meeting per semester. There shall be one General Meeting between weeks 7 and 11 of semester two; which shall be the Annual General Meeting. Additional general meetings can be called by the committee, or by a petition of members equal to the quorum of a General meeting. All meetings shall be non-smoking.<br>		8.1 There shall be three kinds of meeting: Committee, Company and General. The quorum for Committee and Company meetings shall be three members of the Committee and two additional members, five in all. The quorum for General meetings shall be 10% of the current membership or 30 members; whichever is lower. There shall be weekly meetings of the company and committee during the duration of the semester. There shall be at least one general meeting per semester. There shall be one General Meeting between weeks 7 and 11 of semester two; which shall be the Annual General Meeting. Additional general meetings can be called by the committee, or by a petition of members equal to the quorum of a General meeting. All meetings shall be non-smoking.<br>
	8.2 Committee and Company meetings shall occur at as consistent a time and place as circumstances will allow. The Secretary and President shall use reasonable endeavours to publicise the meetings to the membership. In the case of a General Meeting this shall take place no later than two weeks before the scheduled meeting.<br>		8.2 Committee and Company meetings shall occur at as consistent a time and place as circumstances will allow. The Secretary and President shall use reasonable endeavours to publicise the meetings to the membership. In the case of a General Meeting this shall take place no later than two weeks before the scheduled meeting.<br>
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	8.6 All members must receive at least 14 days written notification of the Annual General Meeting and elections not held at the Annual General Meeting<br>		8.6 All members must receive at least 14 days written notification of the Annual General Meeting and elections not held at the Annual General Meeting<br>

	=== 9.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC ===		=== 8.0 Ethical/ Legal Status of the EUTC ===
	9.1 The EUTC’s activities must, at all times, remain on an amateur & legal basis.<br>		9.1 The EUTC’s activities must, at all times, remain on an amateur & legal basis.<br>
	9.2 The EUTC shall pursue its goals regardless of gender, sexuality, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, socio-economic background, age or religious belief. In short the EUTC shall provide equal opportunities to every member to take part in its activities, to the best of its abilities.<br>		9.2 The EUTC shall pursue its goals regardless of gender, sexuality, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, socio-economic background, age or religious belief. In short the EUTC shall provide equal opportunities to every member to take part in its activities, to the best of its abilities.<br>

Xander: There is no definitive version of the Constitution online.

2008-04-27T16:26:37Z

There is no definitive version of the Constitution online.

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	'''DISCLAIMER: This version of the Constituion has not been viewed or authorised by the President or Secretary, as such they cannot be taken for accurate or current.'''		'''DISCLAIMER: This version of the Constituion has not been viewed or authorised by the President or Secretary, as such they cannot be taken for accurate or current.'''

	~~The definitive edition of the constitution is at [http://www.eutc.org.uk http://www.eutc.org.uk] under Resources > Constitution~~