BNChange Manifesto
Candidates standing under the BNchange banner are individuals, but share some common values and aims. These are summarised below, and would form the basis of an action plan, if elected to reinvigorate and transform BN in to a well governed, efficient, campaigning and representative organisation for naturists in the UK. Obviously it can not all be achieved overnight, but we would wish to start on this programme with as little delay as possible and work with our EC colleagues to do this. The order of listing does not imply any order of priority or importance.
- We shall consult both BN members and other naturists as to what they want from BN, in what priority and at what cost, and to inform other programmes with the results.
- We shall review and report on the up to date financial state of BN, and the existing budgets.
- We shall replace the position of Commercial Manager with that of Campaigning Manager in line with a new policy of giving campaigning a higher priority.
- We shall develop and implement a proactive campaigning strategy, aimed at gaining social and legal acceptance of public nudity, which is effective, sustainable, affordable and practical.
- We shall develop, with other agencies, a policy aimed at removing the scourge of sex pests from naturist venues.
- We shall continue to defend, and extend, clothing optional facilities as a part of an overall campaign strategy.
- We shall review BN’s Regional structure to better integrate it with BN’s national aims, and make it more effective and relevant to members.
- We shall review BN’s constitution and consider the possibility of incorporation, to make it fit for purpose both now and in the future.
- We shall be more open with our members, giving more full and timely information, promoting dialogue and encouraging participation.
- We shall review how we hold the AGM, and other member meetings, to make them more effective channels of communication, governance and democracy.
- We shall work to improve the management, administration and committee structures within BN to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- We shall improve BN’s planning and monitoring procedures to produce better, more open decision making and accountability generally.
- We shall review BN’s participation in International Affairs, including membership of INF, to seek relevance to British naturists’ interests and value for money.