The association shall be called ‘The British Pyrotechnists Association’ (BPA)
Aims and Objectives of the BPA
To promote the UK professional firework display industry
To raise the standards of competence and safety within the industry by education and the provision of specialist knowledge training courses, examinations and by promoting best practice
Members of the BPA
Membership of the BPA is for professional firework display companies and not for individuals
The association shall set membership criteria
Membership will be renewed on an annual basis on production of required documents and payment of a subscription fee
Finances
The association’s financial year shall commence 1st January
Each member’s fee shall go towards the costs of administering the association
General Rules of the BPA
BPA members are required to abide by the rules of the association
BPA General Meetings
General meetings open to all members will be held at least 3 times a year
BPA Management Committee (MC)
BPA members will elect a Management Committee who will administer the running of the BPA
BPA Chairperson
BPA members will elect a chairperson from the management committee
BPA Secretariat
The BPA will have an independent secretariat appointed by BPA members
The secretariat will administer the day to day running of the association and training courses