- General
a. The association shall be called ‘The British Pyrotechnists Association’ (BPA)
2. Aims and Objectives of the BPA
a. To promote the UK professional firework and/or pyrotechnic display industries
b. To raise the standards of competence and safety within the industry by education, the
provision of specialist knowledge training courses, examinations and by promoting best
practice3. Members of the BPA
a. Membership of the BPA is for companies involved in the professional firework and/or
pyrotechnic display industry and not for individuals
b. The association shall set membership criteria
c. Membership may be renewed on an annual basis on production of required documents
and payment of a membership fee4. Finances
a. The association’s financial year shall commence 1st January
b. Fees will go towards the costs of running the association5. General Rules of the BPA
a. BPA members are required to abide by the rules of the association6. BPA General Meetings
a. General meetings open to all members will be held at least 3 times a year7. BPA Management Committee (MC)
a. BPA members will elect a Management Committee8. BPA Chairperson
a. BPA members will elect a chairperson from the Management Committee9. BPA Secretariat
a. BPA members will appoint an independent secretariat
b. The secretariat will administer the day to day running of the association10. Winding up of the BPA
a. If the membership is deemed to require winding up all excess funds will be distributed to
the members at that time in proportion to their membership fees at that time.