Proposal for a change in Transmission's Constitution by The YES! Association

2009-01-10

Dear Transmission,
After very interesting negotiations at the galley on November 28th last year, and after further discussions amongst ourselves we would like to propose the following changes to the Constitution to be considered at the Annual General Meeting on January 22nd 2009:

OBJECTIVES:
To develop sustainable structures and strategies for a non-profit engagement in the production of exhibitions as well as the circulation of knowledge within the field of art. To advance the education of the public generally and in particular the inhabitants of Glasgow and its environs by securing and maintaining premises for the purpose of presenting arts in all their forms. Transmission will observe an intersectional perspective and work to ensure equal opportunities in regard to gender, ethnicity, sexuality and class in all aspects of their activities; meaning exhibitions, programs, screenings, publications, availability, PR, budget and choice of committee members. A gender equal exhibition program means that at least half of the exhibited works should be made by women. An ethnic equality practice means that the institution’s selection of originators should reflect the ethnic spectrum of society.

COMMITTEE:
At the Annual General Meeting (hereinafter AGM) the association will approve a Committee to administer the day to day affairs of the association. Transmission agrees to observe an intersectional perspective and work to ensure equal opportunities in regard to gender, ethnicity, sexuality and class in the process of approving new Committee members. This Committee shall comprise of a Chairperson, a Secretary, a Treasurer and at least 2, but not more than 4 other ordinary members. The maximum period allotted to members of the Committee being two terms (2 years). Any casual vacancy arising may be filled by the Committee. The Chairperson will preside at all meetings of the association, and in the event of their absence the Committee or the association, as the case shall be, shall appoint one of their number.

The YES! Association.