1. SCIO constitution Model Constitutions Two Tier – SCVO/Burness 1 Membership Charity Trustees

2. SCIO constitution The two tier model: Democratic and inclusive Member body in ultimate control Traditional model for the voluntary sector: Community centres Single issue organisations Community groups with a geographical interest Community groups for a community of interest etc Flexibility of co-option of external ‘experts’ 2

3. SCIO constitution Model Constitutions Single Tier – EVOC 3 Membership/ Charity Trustees

4. SCIO constitution The single tier model: Self-appointed Self-perpetuating May be useful for: Partnerships of corporate bodies Infrastructure organisations with particular constituencies Trusts 4