8.3 Further Conditions
Further to the conditions set out in the WAGGGS Constitution & Bye-Laws, this policy requires member organisations to:
- A. Abide by the Constitution and Bye-Laws of WAGGGS (subclause 10.1.3);
- B. Implement the decisions of the World Board and the World Conference;
- C. Have a Safeguarding Policy to protect vulnerable people with whom they work from harm;
- D. Prepare delegates fully, to represent the National Organisation at World and Regional Conferences and to vote on matters as defined in the Constitution of WAGGGS.
- E. Ensure the association has a fit for purpose volunteer structure, and volunteer management systems and processes in place that are implemented consistently and reviewed on a regular basis.
- F. Have a structure which includes but is not limited to:
i. a plan to achieve sustained growth in membership including retention of current members and recruitment of new members;
ii. the association considers social impact in its strategic plan and the programme includes opportunities for young people to explore both local and global issues and take action in the community;
iii. financial planning and management to provide for financial stability and a sufficient income to meet annual expenditures, including WAGGGS’ membership fee payment and other related contributions and expenses such as attending World and Regional Conferences;
iv. to have all financial statements independently audited (this does not require incurring an expense if it can be sourced on some pro-bono basis); - G. To qualify as a Member Organisation, the Member must also have a structure with the capacity to make sound policies and national plans for continuing development, administration and finance based on continuing self-evaluation including long term planning, development of programme and membership growth and retention.
A Member Organisation which does not meet these requirements must accept active support from WAGGGS. Failure to do so may result in the suspension and cancellation from WAGGGS Membership (see section 12 of this policy on Termination).