Rainbow Circle Council

The Council: Members of Rainbow Circle may elect by secret ballot any members of their choice at the AGM, including members who are not present. Members write down a list of members they want to see on the Council on a piece of paper. The first 24 members gaining the most votes will be elected onto the Council.

5f) The Council has the right to refuse membership. Reasons for refusal shall be given in writing. Unsuccessful applicants shall have the right to appeal to the Council.

6b) The Council is responsible for conduct within Rainbow Circle, for investigating complaints, and for taking action against anyone who has contravened or insufficiently observed the standards and regulations set by Rainbow Circle.

11. The Council

11a) The number of people on the Council shall not be less than 20 and not more than 24.

11b) The Council’s responsibilities shall be to arbitrate over the application of the Constitution; admit, refuse and terminate membership as in clauses 5f) and 6b); deal with personal complaints as in clause 6b); and provide support and advice to the Camps Working Group. The Council shall help the Camps Working Group resolve conflicts and in this context the Council’s decision is binding. The Council shall have power to remove any member of the Camps Working Group as outlined in clause 12b).

11c) The Council shall meet when called by members of the Council, the Camps Working Group or by co-ordinators of camps and other activities. Except in real emergencies, the quorum necessary for a Council meeting shall be 8 off site and three quarters of its members present on site. Every member is entitled to one vote on each proposal. A proposal put to the vote shall be decided by a show of hands. The meeting shall try to obtain a consensus of agreement on any matter under discussion. Failing this, a proposal shall be passed when two thirds of members or more are in favour. If the proposal is not passed, further proceedings on the proposal can take place at that or the next appropriate meeting.

11d) The Council derives its authority from Rainbow Circle in a secret ballot at the AGM and is answerable to the members of Rainbow Circle.

Council elected at October 2011 AGM

Alan (Tipi)
Alan (Welsh)
Ally
Annie
Brenda
Caz
Chris
Eamon
George
Gretel
Izzy
Helen (W)
Josette
Mister Karen
Kestrel
Kith
Maggie
Liam
Lyn Bym
Nick
Sarah W
Simon
Sue Weasel
Viv
William

Council elected at October 2010 AGM

Ali
Annie
Carol
Caz
George
Gretel

Helen
Izzy
Jason
Jilly
Jon
Kestrel
Kith
Larry
Lisa
Maggie
Maria
Mshel
Mr Karen
Nik
Sue Weasel
Viv
William
Terry

Council elected at October 2009 AGM

William
George
Kestrel
Sue Weasel
Gretel
Jilly
Viv
Maggie
Lisa
Jon C
Brenda
M'shel
Joanne
Izzie
Caz
Andrew Bleach
Clare Bleach
Kith
Dave ( guitar)
Annie

see also Winter Working Group
and Constitution