Gender balance

In the Constitution section on AGM and Meetings,

delete “(at least one of whom must be a woman),” from:

2.9 At each AGM, the Branch will elect two Co-Conveners (at least one of whom
must be a woman), and a Treasurer. The Branch shall inform the SGP Party Office
of all new post holders within two weeks of their election. This shall equally
apply to any changes in office bearers throughout the year, for example
resignations.

The revised clause will read:

2.9 At each AGM, the Branch will elect two Co-Conveners and a Treasurer. The
Branch shall inform the SGP Party Office of all new post holders within two
weeks of their election. This shall equally apply to any changes in office
bearers throughout the year, for example resignations.

In the Constitution section on Office bearers, add new section:

[title] Gender balance

3.1 All positions of leadership or convenorship in Edinburgh Green Party and its
sub-branches will be shared by persons who will, so far as is possible, be of
different genders. No trans or non-binary person shall be denied the opportunity
to hold an SGP office due to their gender. A formal gender balancing process
will not be adopted. Where gender balance has not been achieved by an election,
members who are elected are invited to consider whether their acceptance of
office aligns with SGP's purpose and direction.

Re-number the following sections accordingly.

In the branch standing orders section on Office bearers,

Delete “If the Sub-Branch elects Co-Convenors, at least one of them must be a
woman.” from:

3.7.1 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.

The revised clause will read:

3.7.1 Sub-Branches are encouraged to elect office bearers, but are not required
to do so.