Post by nighthawk on Oct 9, 2017 15:05:43 GMT
1 Title The Group shall be known as The Preseli Astronomy Group, hereafter called 'the Group'.
2 Objectives a) To help, encourage and educate all who have an interest in Astronomy to acquire knowledge of Astronomy and allied subjects. b) To encourage observational and practical work within the power and means of the members.
3 Membership a) Membership of the Group shall be open to any person, of any age, who expresses, in writing, a desire to join. b) Those 18 years and under membership needs approval by a Parent/Guardian.
4 Conditions of Membership a) Members must confirm membership by October 1st of each year by completion of a renewal form. b) The Committee of the Group may at their discretion refuse an application for membership or suspend or cancel the membership of any person; that person or another member may appeal in writing against the decision within 28 days. Such an appeal shall be heard at the following committee meeting.
5 Donations a) Annual Membership of the Group is £15 for individuals & £20 for families. b) Members are invited to make voluntary contributions to the Group's funds.
6 The Committee
a) The management of the Group shall be vested in a governing body called the Committee.
b) The Committee shall consist of a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and up to three other members.
c) The Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary are to be appointed or reappointed by the Committee after the officer has held the post for two years, or less if desired by the member holding the post.
d) The Committee shall have the power to co-opt a member to fill any vacancy which occurs.
e) The Committee may invite a member or members to a committee meeting. Such members shall have no voting rights at the meeting
7 Annual General Meeting
a) The Annual General Meeting shall, except where the Committee may otherwise decide, be held during November each year.
b) The Committee shall publish a notice of the Annual General Meeting at least 28 days before the date thereof, giving the date, place, time and agenda of the meeting.
c) A member may request that additional items be added to the agenda by giving written notice to the Secretary, supported by two other members, at least 14 days before the date of the meeting.
d) The business of the Annual General Meeting shall be to receive the reports of the officers; to receive and adopt the accounts of the Society for the year ended August 31st previous; to announce the names of the Committee for the following two years; and to conduct other business requiring the decision of the Annual General Meeting.
8 Extraordinary General Meeting An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Group may be summoned at any time by the Committee.
9 Dissolution If upon the Group being terminated or dissolved there remains after satisfactory settlement of its debts and liabilities any money or property, the same shall be paid or transferred to a charity with the same or similar objects to those of the Group.
Updated 29/08/2017
2 Objectives a) To help, encourage and educate all who have an interest in Astronomy to acquire knowledge of Astronomy and allied subjects. b) To encourage observational and practical work within the power and means of the members.
3 Membership a) Membership of the Group shall be open to any person, of any age, who expresses, in writing, a desire to join. b) Those 18 years and under membership needs approval by a Parent/Guardian.
4 Conditions of Membership a) Members must confirm membership by October 1st of each year by completion of a renewal form. b) The Committee of the Group may at their discretion refuse an application for membership or suspend or cancel the membership of any person; that person or another member may appeal in writing against the decision within 28 days. Such an appeal shall be heard at the following committee meeting.
5 Donations a) Annual Membership of the Group is £15 for individuals & £20 for families. b) Members are invited to make voluntary contributions to the Group's funds.
6 The Committee
a) The management of the Group shall be vested in a governing body called the Committee.
b) The Committee shall consist of a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, and up to three other members.
c) The Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary are to be appointed or reappointed by the Committee after the officer has held the post for two years, or less if desired by the member holding the post.
d) The Committee shall have the power to co-opt a member to fill any vacancy which occurs.
e) The Committee may invite a member or members to a committee meeting. Such members shall have no voting rights at the meeting
7 Annual General Meeting
a) The Annual General Meeting shall, except where the Committee may otherwise decide, be held during November each year.
b) The Committee shall publish a notice of the Annual General Meeting at least 28 days before the date thereof, giving the date, place, time and agenda of the meeting.
c) A member may request that additional items be added to the agenda by giving written notice to the Secretary, supported by two other members, at least 14 days before the date of the meeting.
d) The business of the Annual General Meeting shall be to receive the reports of the officers; to receive and adopt the accounts of the Society for the year ended August 31st previous; to announce the names of the Committee for the following two years; and to conduct other business requiring the decision of the Annual General Meeting.
8 Extraordinary General Meeting An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Group may be summoned at any time by the Committee.
9 Dissolution If upon the Group being terminated or dissolved there remains after satisfactory settlement of its debts and liabilities any money or property, the same shall be paid or transferred to a charity with the same or similar objects to those of the Group.
Updated 29/08/2017