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Management
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Committees
Constitution: Common Ground Scotland is a company
limited by guarantee and with charitable status (a 'Not for Profit' organisation
to use American terminology).
We currently have two formally appointed Directors, Tommy Truesdale and Colin McNab who share legal responsibility for the management of Common Ground Scotland as a Company.
Pete Heywood is the Chief Executive of Common Ground. Subject to any supervisory powers that may be given by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive shall be Common Ground's Chief Executive Officer and shall, subject to the control of the Board, have general supervision, direction and control over Common Ground's business and affairs. The Chief Executive shall have the general powers and duties of management usually vested in a company's Managing Director. The Chief Executive shall be a member of the Board, and shall be ex officio a member of all communities of the board.
During 2006, there were strains within the management committee which led to the resignation of one of the former Directors, Paul Creighton. The Board is committed to developing effective means of managing the affairs of Common Ground so that they best reflect the broad range of interests and views of our members and participants. Their current thinking is that there is a need for effective delegation of key tasks, and that these tasks may be best achieved through direct approaches to individuals who have shown the desire and capability of performing these tasks, rather than working within formal committee and sub committee structures. The Board intends to consult as widely as possible with members and participants so that we can develop our activities in line with their expectations and within the resouces of the Company.
The Board asks for understanding and support from all members during this coming transitionary period.
For your information, the following structure, which formed the basis of our initial management plans, is given below.
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Courses: |
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This
group will be responsible for tutor liaison, course development,
timetabling.
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Concerts
and events: |
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This group will be responsible for artist liaison, concert planning
and programming, fundraising event content, outings etc.
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Social: |
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This
group will be responsible for 'meeting and greeting', transport
to and from airports, stations etc., and any activities that help
create a community spirit within Common Ground.
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Facilities: |
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This
group will be responsible for facilities including halls, accommodation,
campsite, equipment, sound systems, signage etc.
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Publicity
& Public Relations: |
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This
group will be responsible for effective promotion and advertising
of all aspects of Common Ground.
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Administration: |
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This
will cover the basic office administration services including ticket
and accommodation bookings, database, contracts, general communications
and purchases.
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The
Development Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that Common
Ground has sufficient resources with which to carry out its programs
and general operations, and to provide for the long-term financial
support of the organisation in accordance with current fiscal year
budgets and long-term plans adopted by the Board. In coordination
with the Chief Executive, the Development Committee shall develop
and implement current and long-term programs of fundraising and
in-kind contributions of services and property.
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The
Treasurer shall be chairperson of the Finance Committee. The Finance
Committee shall be responsible for the financial planning and policies
of Common Ground, including the development of an annual budget
for adoption by the Board of Directors and the development of accounting
policies and procedures adequate to satisfy the requirements of
public authorities and private granting agencies. In addition, the
Finance Committee may be called upon to analyse the financial implications
of any proposed activities of Common Ground, and to provide recommendations
for funding specific projects.
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MEMBERS
We plan
to publish a list of our members.
Mission
Statement
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