Constitution of the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral

Adopted at a General Meeting of the Friends in Christ Church Cathedral on
Trinity Sunday 14th June 1992 and revised on Trinity Sunday 16th June 1999

OBJECTS

  1. To draw into fellowship the people of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and all who cherish Christ Church as part of Ireland's rich Christian heritage in service and devotion to God and loyalty to the Cathedral.
  2. To assist the work of repairing and preserving the fabric of the Cathedral, its precincts and its furnishings and whenever possible to beautify it with special gifts.
  3. To support the worship and music of the Cathedral Church.
  1. PATRON
    The Archbishop of Dublin.
  2. CHAIRMAN
    The Dean.
  3. VICE-CHAIRMEN
    The Archdeacons of Dublin and Glendalough.
    Other Vice-Chairmen may be appointed by the Executive Committee from time to time.
  4. GENERAL MEETINGS
    1. An Annual General Meeting shall be held each year on a date to be fixed by the Executive Committee but it should be as close to Trinity Sunday as possible.
      At least twenty-one days' notice of the meeting shall be sent to all members.
      The agenda of the Annual General Meeting shall include:
      1. Reports from the Honorary Secretary and the Honorary Treasurer
      2. The approval of the Annual Accounts
      3. The election of six members of the Executive Committee
    2. An Extraordinary General Meeting can be called at the request of the Executive Committee or at least twenty members. At least twenty-one days' notice of such a meeting shall be sent to all members.
  5. OFFICERS
    The Officers shall consist of:
    The Chairman
    The Vice-Chairmen
  6. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
    1. The Executive Committee shall consist of
      1. The above mentioned officers
      2. Six members appointed annually by the Dean
      3. Six members, to be elected annually by the annual general meeting. To be eligible for election to the Executive Committee, members shall have been subscribing members of the Friends for at least three years. Retiring members of the Executive Committee shall be eligible for re-election.
        Nominations, duly seconded, for election as an elected member of the Committee must be received by the Hon. Secretary not less than four days before the Annual General Meeting.
        If insufficient nominations to fill vacancies have been received prior to the Meeting further nominations may be accepted at the Meeting
        All nominations whether submitted before or put forward at the Meeting shall be accompanied by the written consent of the candidates.
        In the event of a vacancy during the year among the elected members, the Executive Committee may co-opt a person to serve until the next annual general meeting.
      4. Co-opted members (if any) co-opted under Article 6(1)(3). Co-opted members shall not have the right to vote at meetings of the Executive Committee.
        The Executive Committee, at its first meeting each year (and later if necessary) shall appoint a Secretary and Treasurer for the year from among the elected/co-opted members.
        The Executive Committee shall meet at least six times in each year. A quorum shall be six members.
    2. The Executive Committee shall have authority:
      1. to expend monies and make grants towards carrying out the Objects.
      2. to prepare for the Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary Meetings
      3. to receive the Annual Accounts
      4. to fix the annual rate of the subscription
      5. to operate the day to day management of the Friends
      6. to plan a programme of cultural and social events on behalf of members
      7. to appoint sub-committees for specific tasks
      8. to co-opt to their membership for a period not exceeding one year
      9. to maintain a continuing liaison with the Dean and Board
  7. VOTING
    Voting for membership of the Executive Committee shall be by ballot. Issues shall be decided by a simple majority (except in the case of voting as regards a change in the Constitution).
    The Chairman of any meeting shall have a casting vote.
  8. FINANCE
    The subscription rates for the following year shall be fixed by the Executive Committee no later than the 30th September in any year. Audited Accounts shall be prepared up to 31st December in each year and a copy of the same shall be issued to all members with Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
  9. AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION
    The constitution shall be amended at a General Meeting of the Friends. A notice of the proposed addition or amendment shall be included in the Notice of the Meeting.
    A majority of two-thirds of members present and voting shall be required to approve any such addition or amendment.
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