Learn more about committee
About the committee
The purpose of the branch committee is to:
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Execute decisions of the branch
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Develop the branch and local policy
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Ensure the branch is represented on Scottish Green Party national council.
Committee responsibilities
The responsibilities of the branch committee include:
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Organising branch meetings and other events
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Formulating branch electoral and operational strategy for approval at branch meetings
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Formulating branch budget and expenses policy (for approval at branch meetings)
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Financial management of the branch, including the branch bank account
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Organising the branch candidate selection process
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Running election campaigns with sub-branches and local teams
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Keeping members informed about decisions made by the Scottish Green Party national council that are relevant to the branch
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Fundraising for branch activities
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Supporting sub-branches and local teams
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Day-to-day running of the branch
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Implementing the branch disciplinary procedure
General requirements and expectations of committee members (not all apply to ordinary members of groups)
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Participation in committee meetings which take place on the first Thursday of every month - usually from 7.30 to 9.00pm. Most committee meetings currently take place online, with some in-person meetings. Options for remote participation will be available, even if in-person committee meetings resume.
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Attendance at branch meetings where office holders can meet, and be accountable to, local members.
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Between meetings, committee members are expected to read messages, express opinions and contribute to decisions on Slack.
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All roles can, to a certain extent, be tweaked by the position-holder