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<small>Jo, I think formalising OSGeo UK would be a good idea. It might
provide it with a bit more traction and allow further activities to
take place off the back of it. As we discussed at the AGI conference
in September, it could be as simple as helping to get better
representation at events through some simple (even shared) exhibits. </small><small>From
a commercial perspective, I think there is still a need to
answer some basic questions on the use of open source geo (e.g.
provision
of corporate level support) when trying to use it to compete with
establish proprietary vendors. </small><small>I haven't managed to
look over the incorporation options you've presented, but will do so.<br>
<br>
Of course, the big question is then how to put money into the
account.....and a basic plan for that should probably form part of the
overall strategy. I think that what you propose here is a good first
step.<br>
<br>
Steve<br>
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Today's Topics:
1. Question: Should we set up as an organisation? (Joanne Cook)
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Dear All,
As you might recall from the AGM we held back in June after the conference in Nottingham, I raised the question of whether we should set up as a some kind of organisation, so we can start having a bank account and similar. Having looked into this into a little more detail (mainly because this kind of thing is very new to me), I think that in the first instance an "Unincorporated Association" is the best bet, of which "voluntary organisation" is a subset. Here's the official definition: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/ctmanual/ctm41305.htm">http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/ctmanual/ctm41305.htm</a>, and some useful information: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.netlawman.co.uk/info/unincorporated-associations.php">http://www.netlawman.co.uk/info/unincorporated-associations.php</a>
That way, we can have a bank account but the rest can be quite informal, which is nice. We will, however, need to get a few more committee members etc, even if it's just to be joint signatories on the bank account :-)
I'm opening this up to everyone on the mailing list- is this a good way to go? Are there better ways?
Thanks
Jo
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