18th February, 2000 - New Consitution and on-line voting

Polling: Here

Background
In September 1999 the members of PCG voted that the Group should continue beyond April 2000 and become a representative body for independent contractors.

To this end, and to allow us to take the IR35 campaign forward more effectively, we have drafted new articles of association.

All paid-up members of PCG are now asked to approve the new rules.

The rules have been discussed at length on the PCG members forums:

Here

New Rules
In summary, the effect of the new articles would be:

1. PCG will remain a non-profit company limited by guarantee, with no share capital.
2. All those with up to date subscriptions will be elegible to become Members (in the full legal sense), of Professional Contractors Group Limited. As a full Member of PCG LTD you will be entitled to stand for and vote in its elections, and take part in the Group's decison-making processes.
3. The Members will elect a Consultative Council of 30.
4. The Consultative Council will elect a chairman and appoint directors to run the company.
5. Most business will be conducted over the internet, with procedures to allow Members to call an on-line vote.

Timetable
The timetable is as follows:

1. Final draft of the new rules to be posted Friday 18 February.
2. Members to vote on the new rules 19/20/21 February. If the rules are approved:
3. Nominations for the consultative council to open on 22 February.
4. Elections to the consultative council 1/2 March.

Voting
There is no quorum for this vote. However you are strongly encouraged to register your continued support for the PCG by casting your vote in this election.

Polling begins at midnight on Friday 18 February. Here