Present
Aster Belay, Siobhan Crawley, Feyisa Demie, Brian Foster, Girma Gebresenbet, Muluneh Oli
Apologies
Fekadu Abebe, Teferi Degeneh , Addis Alem Deressa, Bekana Edossa, Gosaye Fida, Michael Hawkins
Agreed.
Finance
Barclays have suggested opening an account in the name of the organisation but a personal joint account with two signatories. Need approval of trustees. Short term until the NatWest account is agreed.
Girma was surprised at the difficulties we were encountering.
Brian to draft change to the constitution.
Officers to consider using complaints procedure.
Oromia update
Key steps towards the registration of the charity with the Oromia attorney’s office have now been completed, The organisation has elected officers and approved the constitution in English. Only investment budget will be used at this time. Feasibility study not completed
Support certificate was obtained from Guder District Education office using the investment part of the budget at this stage. The feasibility study is not yet done because of problems with telephone.
Brian to draft potential change in the constitution and share before next meeting.
Good progress is being made.