General Council

Role

• Staff Committee and policy
• Annual report
• Annual return (accounts)

Actions

General Council's decisions are taken by Consensus where possible

Powers

Establish sub-committees for particular functions

In furtherance of the objects but not otherwise the General Council may exercise the following powers:

raise funds, manage property, manage money, employ staff

co-operate with other organisations, establish or support charitable trusts

appoint advisory committees

do all such things necessary for the achievements of the objects.

Comply with their obligations under the Charities Act

Council members

General Council consists of

• 14 members elected by Ballot at Annual Conference
• 6 members chosen by DFs and Regions
• 1 Treasurer appointed by General Council