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− | This page summarises changes made for [http://www.fairshares.coop/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/V2-1-FairSharesModel-Introduction-Final.pdf | + | This page summarises changes made for [http://www.fairshares.coop/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/V2-1-FairSharesModel-Introduction-Final.pdf FairShares Model V2.1]. |
− | * Three flexible constitutions for incorporation as worker/user controlled associations, co-operatives and | + | * Three flexible constitutions for incorporation as worker/user controlled associations, co-operatives and companies. |
− | * Stronger conformance to UK FCA | + | * Stronger conformance to UK FCA guidelines on Co-operative Law (IPSA 1965); |
* The concept of a [[Qualifying Contribution|qualifying contribution]] | * The concept of a [[Qualifying Contribution|qualifying contribution]] | ||
− | * Terminology change - from 'Free Shares' to '[[Member Shares]]'. This change seemed sensible because the shares are not a gift | + | * Terminology change - from 'Free Shares' to '[[Member Shares]]'. This change seemed sensible because the shares are not a gift and have to be earned. This better reflects the nature and purpose of the shares distributed in proportion to the value added each year. |
* Clause 15 changed in co-operative version to take advantage of regulations permitting share transfers. A FairShares Co-operative now has the same powers as a [[FairShares Company]] to create social economy organisations that hold shares for employee, community or public benefit. | * Clause 15 changed in co-operative version to take advantage of regulations permitting share transfers. A FairShares Co-operative now has the same powers as a [[FairShares Company]] to create social economy organisations that hold shares for employee, community or public benefit. | ||
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* Clause 24 changed to conform to one-person, one-vote principles weighted by the fraction of power allocated to each shareholder group. | * Clause 24 changed to conform to one-person, one-vote principles weighted by the fraction of power allocated to each shareholder group. | ||
− | * Reduction to three sets of model rules that provide for variations include user/worker co-operatives | + | * Reduction to three sets of model rules that provide for variations include user/worker co-operatives and user-owned / employee-owned social enterprises. |
Latest revision as of 12:26, 28 January 2019
Introduction
This page summarises changes made for FairShares Model V2.1.
- Three flexible constitutions for incorporation as worker/user controlled associations, co-operatives and companies.
- Stronger conformance to UK FCA guidelines on Co-operative Law (IPSA 1965);
- The concept of a qualifying contribution
- Terminology change - from 'Free Shares' to 'Member Shares'. This change seemed sensible because the shares are not a gift and have to be earned. This better reflects the nature and purpose of the shares distributed in proportion to the value added each year.
- Clause 15 changed in co-operative version to take advantage of regulations permitting share transfers. A FairShares Co-operative now has the same powers as a FairShares Company to create social economy organisations that hold shares for employee, community or public benefit.
- Clause 16 expanded to provide details on borrowing powers to conform with IPSA 1965 Act.
- Clause 24 changed to conform to one-person, one-vote principles weighted by the fraction of power allocated to each shareholder group.
- Reduction to three sets of model rules that provide for variations include user/worker co-operatives and user-owned / employee-owned social enterprises.
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