THE SOCIETY
CONSTITUTION
AIMS
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To
promote the Society in a friendly and orderly manner.
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To
create social relationships between Society members.
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To
engage in activities considered by the members to support and improve the
Society.
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To
help and encourage all who use cameras by means of lectures, demonstrations,
advice, exhibitions and the free exchange of views and ideas.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership
of the Society shall consist of fully paid up members.
ORGANISATION
The Society
is to be managed by an elected committee.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscription rates are to be proposed by the committee and voted on by the
membership at the AGM. Subscriptions are due immediately after the AGM.
BANK
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A
current account is to be maintained at the Yorkshire Bank. Cheques are to
carry two signatures. One signature is to be of the Treasurer and the other
of a signatory appointed by the committee.
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A
savings account is to be maintained. The Treasurer is to ensure that the
balance in this account is maintained at the highest possible level,
consistent with there being sufficient readily available funds to cover the
day-to-day running of the Society.
DISSOLUTION
In the
event of dissolution, the assets of the Society that remains after meeting all
debts & liabilities, are to be distributed evenly between the members. If the
members so wish, the assets may be donated to local charities of the members
choice.
AMENDMENTS
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The
committee is to be empowered to amend this Constitution except with regard
to the AIMS and DISSOLUTION clauses. Amendment is to require the agreement
of at least five members of the committee.
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Amendments to the AIMS and DISSOLUTION clauses is to require the agreement
of 60% of the total membership.
Revised February 2002