Dr Goodman Dr Kant Dr Hermaszewska Dr Pugh
The Patient Participation Group represents the patients of the practice and supports its operation.
Formation & Objectives
The Patient Participation Group was formed in May 1997 at the suggestion of the Practice Doctors. Four patients were invited to set it up with the objectives of representing the Patients of the Practice and assisting the operation of the Practice.
THE TWO MAIN OBJECTIVES
To represent the Patients of the Practice
To assist and support the Operation of the Practice


1. The Group will restrict its fund raising activities to generating sufficient income to support the immediate operating needs of the group and for projects approved of by the Committee.

2. An annual statement of the accounts will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of the Group, which will be held in April of each year with accounts to 31st. March.

3. The Bank Account in the name of the Group will be opened with a local bank and any two of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer to sign.

4. In the event of dissolution of the Group all monies then invested in the Group Account will be given to The Steven Shackman Practice.

5. A Committee will be formed to organise the activities of the Group and will comprise Chairman, Vice Chairman, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary, with the rest of Group being members.

6. The Committee will be appointed on a yearly basis at each annual General Meeting of the Group.

7. A minimum of 50% of members or 3 will constitute a Quorum and all resolutions put to Committee will require a single majority for ratification other than for constitutional changes.

8. This constitution may be changed or amended by resolution to the Committee in formal session and require a 60% vote in favour.

9. Every officer or official or member of the group shall be indemnified out of the funds of the Group, against all costs, losses and expenses and liabilities incurred by him/her in the execution or discharge of his/her duties or in relation thereto.


29th May 1997

Constitution
Caring for you and your family

STEVEN SHACKMAN
PRACTICE

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