Becoming A Member
As a Community Based Housing Association operating in a geographically small area, it is crucial that we recruit and retain a strong membership consisting of local people or those with local interests at heart. Members are entitled to attend our Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), where Management Committee members are elected, and are also eligible to stand for the Committee themselves. The Committee acts as our overall governing body. This Committee sets our overall strategic priorities, monitors compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements, and receives reports on the Association's performance and work, carried out by staff.
Membership is generally open to all local residents or those with legitimate interests.
We would encourage you to read our Membership Policy for full details on eligibility and the application process. After reading this, all you have to do is complete an application form and hand it in to the office with payment of £1.
The Management Committee considers all membership applications. Once an application has been formally approved the applicant is issued with a share certificate and is entered onto the Share Register.
Our Rules and Constitution
A Registered Social Landlord, Yorkhill Housing Association is governed by the Charitable version of the 2020 Scottish Federation of Housing Associations ('SFHA') Model Rules. The Association therefore has a written constitution (read our Rules here) which prescribe how the organisation has to be structured and managed. Compliance with these Rules is a legal requirement, and copies are available from our office upon request.
We operate in accordance with these conditions:
- Our Management Committee must have a minimum of seven elected members and a maximum of fifteen.
- The Management Committee may appoint additional members between Annual General Meetings up to a maximum of one third of the elected members.
- All committee members must sign a Code of Conduct and are bound by its terms and conditions.
- We must have a Chairperson and a Secretary
- A third of the Committee must stand down every year ahead of the AGM,however they can stand for re-election.
- The Management Committee is responsible for ensuring the Association complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. Its role is to agree and review organisational strategy with guidance and support from the professional staff team.
- The full Management Committee normally meet 10 months of the year.
We must also hold an Annual General Meeting and invite all members to attend. The purpose of the AGM is to:
- elect or re-elect one third of the Management Committee
- present the Annual Accounts which have been externally audited
- appoint external Auditors for the next year
- present the Chairperson's report on the Association's key activities during the previous year