Name and Objectives
3. The group will liaise with people and organisations in neighbouring geographical areas where it is in the interests of the group to do so.
4. The aims of the group are:
• To work in a constructive, respectful and non-party political manner to raise awareness amongst people and organisations in Castle Point about climate change, its causes and consequences.
• To encourage members of the public and organisations to make environmentally friendly changes to their lifestyles.
• To help publicise the Castle Point Borough Council’s Climate Strategy and communicate their action plans and
achievements to the public.
• To identify concerns about the local environment raised by members of the public and communicate them to the
Council.
• To undertake research regarding the latest scientific evidence and initiatives and communicate these, along with
recommendations for action, to the Council
5. In order to achieve its aims the Group may:
a. Raise money
b. Open a bank account
c. Organise or attend events
d. Do media work
e. Use social media and websites.
f. Lobby elected representatives in a non=party political manner.
g. Work with other groups and exchange information
h. Do anything that is lawful which will help it to fulfil its aims
Membership
6. Full membership of the group is open to any person between the ages of 13 and 18 who supports the aims of the
group and has a significant link with Castle Point.
7. Anyone who does not qualify as a Full Member, either because they are outside of the age range or do not have a link
with Castle Point, may join the group as an Associate Member. Anyone under the age of 13 wishing to join should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
8. Full and Associate Membership is open to anyone without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual
preference, religion or belief.
9. Every Full and Associate member shall have a chance to share their opinion at meetings. Votes on key decisions will
be restricted to Full Members.
10. The group has the right and responsibility to admonish, suspend or expel a member who has brought the name of
the group into disrepute, acted inappropriately, or been deemed to work against the aims of the group. Such a
decision can only be made by decision at a quorate meeting of the group, after at least 14 days notice has been given
to all members.
Management
11. Meetings shall be organised regularly and be held in accessible venues.
12. A meeting will be quorate if half of the full members are in attendance, either in person or virtually.
13. The group will manage members’ details in accordance with the latest General Data Protection Regulation.
14. The group will have one main point of contact and one or more group organisers and offer opportunities to all
members to take on specific roles.
15. The group can open a bank or building society account in the name of Castle Point Climate Ambassadors. It will
have two signatories to the account, and at least two signatures shall be required on any transaction made from
this account.
16. Any money obtained by the group shall be used only for the group.
Termination
17. The group shall be wound up by a vote at a General Meeting called for that purpose. Notice of intention to wind up
the group must be sent to all members at least 14 days before any such meeting. At the meeting where it is decided to close the group, a decision shall also be taken as to what shall be done with any remaining funds.
- The name of the group shall be Castle Point Climate Ambassadors Group
3. The group will liaise with people and organisations in neighbouring geographical areas where it is in the interests of the group to do so.
4. The aims of the group are:
• To work in a constructive, respectful and non-party political manner to raise awareness amongst people and organisations in Castle Point about climate change, its causes and consequences.
• To encourage members of the public and organisations to make environmentally friendly changes to their lifestyles.
• To help publicise the Castle Point Borough Council’s Climate Strategy and communicate their action plans and
achievements to the public.
• To identify concerns about the local environment raised by members of the public and communicate them to the
Council.
• To undertake research regarding the latest scientific evidence and initiatives and communicate these, along with
recommendations for action, to the Council
5. In order to achieve its aims the Group may:
a. Raise money
b. Open a bank account
c. Organise or attend events
d. Do media work
e. Use social media and websites.
f. Lobby elected representatives in a non=party political manner.
g. Work with other groups and exchange information
h. Do anything that is lawful which will help it to fulfil its aims
Membership
6. Full membership of the group is open to any person between the ages of 13 and 18 who supports the aims of the
group and has a significant link with Castle Point.
7. Anyone who does not qualify as a Full Member, either because they are outside of the age range or do not have a link
with Castle Point, may join the group as an Associate Member. Anyone under the age of 13 wishing to join should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
8. Full and Associate Membership is open to anyone without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual
preference, religion or belief.
9. Every Full and Associate member shall have a chance to share their opinion at meetings. Votes on key decisions will
be restricted to Full Members.
10. The group has the right and responsibility to admonish, suspend or expel a member who has brought the name of
the group into disrepute, acted inappropriately, or been deemed to work against the aims of the group. Such a
decision can only be made by decision at a quorate meeting of the group, after at least 14 days notice has been given
to all members.
Management
11. Meetings shall be organised regularly and be held in accessible venues.
12. A meeting will be quorate if half of the full members are in attendance, either in person or virtually.
13. The group will manage members’ details in accordance with the latest General Data Protection Regulation.
14. The group will have one main point of contact and one or more group organisers and offer opportunities to all
members to take on specific roles.
15. The group can open a bank or building society account in the name of Castle Point Climate Ambassadors. It will
have two signatories to the account, and at least two signatures shall be required on any transaction made from
this account.
16. Any money obtained by the group shall be used only for the group.
Termination
17. The group shall be wound up by a vote at a General Meeting called for that purpose. Notice of intention to wind up
the group must be sent to all members at least 14 days before any such meeting. At the meeting where it is decided to close the group, a decision shall also be taken as to what shall be done with any remaining funds.
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