PCCs must use firearms licensing fees to improve service, says BASC
BASC is seeking assurances from all PCCs that funds raised from any fees increase will be used to resource firearms licensing departments.
BASC Council elections and AGM
Do you have the knowledge, experience and drive required to shape BASC’s future direction? Nominations are now sought for two national seats and one Northern Ireland seat on Council coming up for election in 2025.
Regardless of background or length of membership, BASC’s Council needs motivated and capable people. Your skills and experience may make you the ideal candidate. Now is the time to step off the sidelines and stand for one of the most demanding but fulfilling roles in the sector.
Prospective Council members must be ready to:
- develop and own BASC’s strategy;
- hold BASC to account for delivering against the strategy;
- ensure resources and policies align to enable BASC to execute strategy effectively;
- exercise clear judgement and accept real responsibility;
- make tough but impactful decisions critical to the future of shooting and conservation;
- demonstrate integrity and teamwork, always.
Nominations for election must be made formally in writing and submitted to the chief executive before the close of business on Tuesday 31 December 2024. They must be signed by the candidate, a proposer and a seconder, who must all be members of the association and entitled to vote.
To find out more about what is expected of a Council member and to obtain a nomination pack, you can either download the pack below or request a copy from sandra.forkin@basc.org.ukÂ
BASC Council elections 2025 pack
Prospective council member – letter from the Chairman
CE001 – Elected Council members – elections information pack
CE002 – Nomination form
CE003 – Application and fitness declaration form
CE004 – Candidate statement
CE005 – Council election policy and procedure
CE006 – BASC Constitution
CE007 – Conflict of interest policy
BASC Annual General Meeting 2024
BASC’s AGM took place at Marford Mill on Saturday 18 May 2024. The meeting included the election of two Council members, both of which were for national seats.
Voted for by the BASC membership, the successful candidates were Gareth Wilson from Suffolk and Aidan Dryden from Worcestershire. You can read more about them, and the other members of BASC Council here.
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