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1. The Association

1.1 The name of the association shall be Etwall Primary School Parent, Teacher and Friends Association.

1.2 Objectives The objectives of the Association is to advance the eduation of the pupils in the school. In futherance of this objectives the Association may:

1.2.1 Develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.

1.2.2 Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of those attending it.

1.2.3 Provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided by statutory funds) as the committee in consultation with the school staff.

1.3 The Association shall be non-political and non-sectarian.

1.4 The Association shall take out public liability and personal accident insurance to cover its meetings, activities, officers and committee.

 

2. Membership

2.1 The Association shall appoint a president. The Head Teacher shall be invited to fill this post.

2.2 Membership shall consist of all parents and guardians of pupils attending the school, all staff at the school and any person over the age of 18 wishing to offer appropriate support or help to the school who is accepted by the committee as a member.

 

3. Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings

3.1 All members are entitled to attend any General Meeting of the Association.

3.2 All General Meetings are called by giving 21 clear days written notice of the meeting to the members. The notice should specify the date, time and location of the General meeting as well as give an overview of the agenda.

3.3 There is a quorum at a General Meeting when the number of Members present is at least 8.

3.4 The Chair or (if the Chair is unwilling to do so) some other Committee Member/Trustee elected by those present, is in charge of the meeting.

3.5 Except where otherwise provided in this constitution, every issue at a General Meeting is decided by a simple majority of the votes cast by the Members present at the meeting.