SCIO constitution

Model Constitutions

• Two Tier – SCVO/Burness

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Membership

Charity Trustees

SCIO constitution

The two tier model: • Democratic and inclusive• Member body in ultimate control• Traditional model for the voluntary sector:

• Community centres• Single issue organisations • Community groups with a geographical interest • Community groups for a community of interest etc

• Flexibility of co-option of external ‘experts’

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SCIO constitution

Model Constitutions

• Single Tier – EVOC

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Membership/ Charity

Trustees

SCIO constitution

The single tier model: • Self-appointed• Self-perpetuating• May be useful for:

• Partnerships of corporate bodies• Infrastructure organisations with particular

constituencies• Trusts

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