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Gem-A members call for emergency EGM

Members of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) are calling for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to question the board. 

The online petition says that there has been concerns raised that the charity trustees are not fulfilling the charity’s “aims and objectives”, and that the charity is not being administered and governed “effectively and professionally”.

In order to formally request the board of trustees to call an EGM, 5% of members are required to request the meeting. This translates into 100 signatures – the petition now has more than 140.

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The alleged issues which have been raised on the petition are:

  • Postponement of the annual general meeting (AGM) without explanation or an alternative date
  • All staff members instructed to have no contact with the CEO, without explanation
  • Withdrawal of Corporate Social Responsibility programme from recent prospectus and website, without explanation (note CSR/ ethics and sustainability are core to the Charity’s Aims and Objectives detailed in this Charity Commissions document
  • Alleged resignation of the Chairman, without formal announcement or explanation
  • Board has been non-responsive to formal enquiries and concerns, resulting in a lack of transparency and communication
  • Lack of treasurer in recent months
  • Alleged refusal by the board to sign Conflict of Interest forms
  • Staff have repeatedly asked for decisions to be explained and evidenced in writing and have been repeatedly ignored. Board have dictated action without due explanation
  • Alleged coercion of staff members
  • The dismissal of the Human Resources manager. The replacement (brought in by the board) has not been properly introduced to all staff

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This news follows a recent announcement from the Gem-A that it had postponed its AGM, citing the need to resolve ‘internal matters’.

Gem-A said it was not ready to release a statement when contacted for comment by Jewellery Focus.

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