1. Name

1.1 The name of the organisation shall be “One Nation Conservative Network” (hereinafter “the Network”).
1.2 The Network may affiliate with the Conservative & Unionist Party (the “Party”) and must comply with the Party’s rules, code of conduct, and reasonable directives of the Party Board if it chooses to affiliate.

2. Objectives

The objectives of the Network shall be to:

Promote One Nation Conservative principles within the Conservative Party and in public discourse.

Encourage constructive discussion on policies and ideas that further national unity, responsible governance, and social cohesion.

Foster engagement and collaboration between members, affiliated bodies, and relevant organisations.

Support the Party’s campaigns and activities in ways that align with One Nation Conservative values.

3. Membership

3.1 Applications for membership shall be submitted via email to the Membership Officer at oncnmembership@gmail.com

Membership shall be deemed active and valid once confirmed by return email. Membership status shall be managed in accordance with clauses 3.2–3.5.

3.2 Membership may be denied if a person is not considered to be of good standing.

3.3 Denial of membership must be approved by a majority of the Executive Committee, with the Chair having the deciding vote in the event of a tie.

3.4 Members found to have materially breached the Party’s code of conduct (if affiliated) shall be subject to automatic expulsion.

3.5 Only members with current and valid subscriptions may vote in official Network meetings and stand for election to the role of officer.

4. Leadership & Officers

4.1 The Network leadership shall consist of the following roles:

President

Chair

Treasurer

Secretary

Youth Officer

Social Media Officer

Regional Officers

Membership Officer

4.2 Term limits: Officers will serve terms of three consecutive years unless removed by a vote of the Executive Committee.

4.3 A person elected Chair may not hold office for more than two consecutive terms unless no other individual is nominated.

4.4 In the event of a vacancy, the remaining leadership may appoint an interim officer until the next general meeting.

5. Executive Committee

5.1 The Executive Committee shall consist of all officers listed in clause 4.1.

5.2 The Committee shall manage the Network’s affairs between general meetings.

5.3 The Committee shall meet at least once per year (more frequent meetings are encouraged for effective governance).

6. Meetings

6.1 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

6.1.1 The Network shall hold an AGM each year (date set by the Executive Committee).

6.1.2 The AGM shall:

Receive reports from leadership

Review financial accounts

Elect officers and committee members

Transact any other notified business

6.1.3 Notice of the AGM shall be given at least 28 days in advance.

6.2 Special Meetings

6.2.1 A Special General Meeting may be called by the Chair or by written request of at least 25% of members.

6.2.2 Notice of such a meeting shall be given at least 21 days in advance.

6.3 Quorum

6.3.1 A quorum for general meetings shall be 20 members or 20% of the membership, whichever is larger.

7. Elections

7.1 Elections for officers and committee members shall be conducted by electronic ballot open to all members in good standing.

7.2 Members may nominate candidates, provided that each nomination is made by a proposer and supported by a seconder, neither of whom may be the candidate, and all of whom must be members in good standing. Nomination periods and election timelines shall be established by the Executive Committee.

7.3 Any member seeking to stand for election as Chair must have served at least three cumulative years on the Executive Committee prior to nomination.

8. Finance

8.1 The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the funds and investments of the Network and shall maintain such bank accounts as the Committee may from time to time resolve, provided that no such account shall be operated except on the signatures of at least two Officers nominated for that purpose by the Executive Committee.

8.2 All receipts and payments on behalf of the Network shall be made through the bank accounts referred to in clause 8.1.

8.3 The Network may invest surplus funds in accordance with the Trustee Investments Act or any statutory re-enactment thereof.

8.4 The Network may not borrow funds or obtain credit.

8.5 The Network must comply with the requirements of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (PPERA) and any other relevant legislation.

8.6 The accounts and funds of the Network shall be verified annually by an independent person who is not an officer or involved in the administration of the Network. This person shall be appointed at the AGM and shall continue to serve until resignation or replacement approved at a subsequent AGM. The report of this person shall be presented at the first meeting of the Executive Committee following their appointment and subsequently at the AGM.

9. Publications & Public Statements

9.1 Official statements by the Network shall represent the Network’s views and not necessarily Party policy.

9.2 The Chair or appointed Communications Officer shall coordinate public communications to ensure consistency and compliance with Party rules if affiliated.

9.3 Comments, social media content, or articles by individuals are done in an individual capacity and shall not bring the Network into dispute.

10. Amendments

10.1 Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by written request of at least 10% of the membership.

10.2 Amendments must be approved at a general meeting by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.

10.3 If the Network seeks to become affiliated with the Conservative Party in an official capacity, this must be approved by a majority in a ballot of the membership.

10.4 If the Network is affiliated to the Party, any constitutional changes shall require Party Board approval before taking effect.