Technical changes to the Sub-branches section of Standing Orders

Section 3.2.1

Clarify the level of meeting required to form or dissolve a sub-branch. Insert
branch before AGM or EGM

“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”

Section 3.4.1

Pluralise the first instance of ward as sub-branches all cover more than one
ward.

[The responsibilities of Sub-Branches are to:]

“Implement campaigns and election strategy on behalf of the Branch in their
wards and other wards if required (e.g. distribute leaflets, run stalls,
canvassing)”

Section 3.5.1

As sub-branches consist of multiple wards and are not all in Edinburgh City
Council area, change

[Sub-Branch membership can consist of:]

“All members of the Scottish Green Party within a City of Edinburgh Council ward
area”

to

“All members of the Scottish Green Party within the sub-branch’s council ward
areas”