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September 2011
The Constitution of Transition Evesham Vale
Name
The association shall be known as “Transition Evesham Vale” or “TEV”.
Vision
Harnessing the potential of our communities to power a sustainable future.
Purpose
Our core purpose is to help develop and support community action in order to respond effectively and positively to peak oil and climate change.
Area
Evesham Vale is defined as Evesham and the villages of the Vale which regard Evesham as their natural focus. Activities
Raising awareness of the issues and opportunities of climate change and peak oil in the Vale of Evesham.
Connecting with people, groups and organisations already engaged with these issues.
Inspiring, motivating and empowering people in the Vale of Evesham to respond positively to peak oil and climate change.
Supporting interest groups who work to achieve the above aim in such areas as: food, waste, transport, energy, education, economics, water, heart and soul, local government.
Raising funds to fulfil these aims.
Developing and deploying a framework for effective response to peak oil and climate change, including the creation of an Energy Descent Action Plan (EDAP.)
Ethos & Operating Principles
TEV is an officially recognised transition initiative of the global Transition Network.
We work together because we know that together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
There is a structure (see below), but no formal hierarchy and individuals in TEV take responsibility for their own actions and results in accordance with our Vision and Aim.
We trust that those who step forward have good intentions and will make good decisions. We give autonomy and support to those who wish to be part of TEV.
We are accountable to ourselves and to each other in keeping with the TEV purpose and are transparent in everything we do.
We don't have a blueprint. We believe in multiple paths, ideas and possibilities. We think questions are as important as answers. It's fine to make mistakes and learn from them.
TEV upholds the values expressed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
We are open to working with everyone. We welcome diversity and see it as strength not a problem. We avoid categories of "them and us".
We recognize that we are all teachers and learners, and we value both practical and professional skills.
We endeavour to set an example by what we ourselves say and do.
We acknowledge other initiatives and seek to find ways to collaborate and further the aims of TEV.
We give what we can and ask for what we need.
Individually and as a group we work on the things we enjoy so that we do them well.
We work with a natural momentum, driven by our passion and positive approach.
Structure
TEV has a Coordinating Group responsible for TEV’s organisation and administration.
The Coordinating Group shall comprise a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Communication Co-ordinator and Minutes Secretary (the ‘officers’), plus representatives from each interest or working group.
The officers will be proposed and elected by the membership at an Annual General Meeting
TEV is an unincorporated not for profit association.
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