Branch structure review - changes to the Standing Orders

In the Standing Orders:

Delete references to ‘Local Teams’ in 2.2.5 and 2.2.8

Delete section 3 (Local Teams)

Amend section 4.2 (Sub-Branches Formation and dissolution) to read:

“4.2.1. The formation and dissolution of a Sub-Branch shall be agreed by a
simple majority of those present and voting at a quorate and properly convened
Branch AGM or EGM.

“4.2.2. If a Sub-Branch is no longer able to meet these standing orders, it can
agree with a neighbouring Sub-Branch to merge with that Sub-Branch.”

Delete section 4.3.1

Amend section 4.3.2 to read: “Sub-Branch office bearers shall inform Scottish
Green Party members living within the Sub-Branch area of the meetings of the
Sub-Branch.”, and move to end of section 4.7 (Office Bearers)

Amend section 4.3.5 to read: “Sub-Branches shall be represented on the Branch
Committee sub-group responsible for Sub-Branch and membership support.”

Amend section 4.3.6 to read: “The representative on the Branch Committee sub-
group can be any member of the Sub-Branch, and shall be selected at a Sub-Branch
meeting.”

Delete section 4.3.7

Amend section 4.7.1 to read: “Sub-Branches are encouraged to elect office
bearers, but are not required to do so. If the Sub-Branch elects Co-Convenors,
at least one of them must be a woman.”

Amend section 4.8.1 to read: “Sub-Branches will be allocated a proportion of
branch funds. The specific proportion will be determined by the Branch
Committee.”

Amend section 4.8.5 to read: “Sub-Branches will operate to a budget agreed with
the Branch Committee. This may include a proportion of branch funds or
fundraising income related to Sub-Branch members.

After section 4.8.5, insert:

“4.8.6. One Sub-Branch office bearer must take responsibility for liaising with
the Branch Committee over financial matters. Sub-branches without elected office
bearers will not be entitled to control their budget.”