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Your committee is responsible for taking care of the organisation on behalf of the members. As such, it has a duty to ensure that it is treating people fairly, recognising that people are individuals, and ensuring their safety. Whatever the size or structure of your group (and irrespective of whether or not you have charitable status) there will be legislation that your committee will need to be aware of and comply with. These will typically include:-
As well as general committee responsibilities, your group’s committee members will also have specific legal duties and responsibilities. These will vary depending on your group’s legal structure and whether or not you are registered as a charity. It is the committee as a whole (and not just those acting as chair, vice-chair, treasurer or secretary) that has a legal obligation to make sure the group’s legal duties are fulfilled. Other Community Toolkit Topics to look at:Choosing a StructureThis section provides an overview of the different types of structures for community groupsCharitable StatusThis section looks at the issues surrounding becoming a charityRole of Chairperson....what are the duties of the chairpersonRole of Secretary....what are the duties associated with the role of secretaryRole of Treasurer....what are the duties of the treasurerHealth and Safety....guidelines on health and safety legislationWorking with Children and Vulnerable Adults....guidelines when working with children and vulnerable adultsResource ManagementThis section looks at some of the implications of owning, leasing and managing a resource or capital assetEstablishing your CommitteeThis section provides an overview the things you need to consider when setting up a committeeCompany Ltd by Guarantee....what are the legal responsibilities for directors of a Company Limited by GuaranteeCommunity Interest Company....what are the legal responsibilities for directors of a Community Interest CompanyCharity Trustee Duties....what are the legal duties for Charity Trustees in Scotland
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