> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://meet-coop-1.gitbook.io/handbook-trial/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://meet-coop-1.gitbook.io/handbook-trial/6-constitution/constitution/conventional-outline-of-a-constitution.md).

# Conventional outline of a constitution

Here is a standard outline for a Constitution.

> Updated: 19jul2021

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### Plan your constitution

> It is important to try and get a constitution that actually reflects the way in which you want to do things. There is no point in lumbering yourself with a lot of bureaucracy you don’t want, or writing down loads of things you don’t intend to do, simply because you think they are what people expect.
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> Constitutions usually cover the following areas. Discuss each of these with your group, and take notes. The decisions you make will help you write your constitution.

* Name of organisation
* Aims
* Members
* Equal Opportunities
* Committee and officers
* AGM and other meetings
* Rules of procedure
* Finances
* Changes to the constitution
* Dissolution