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Rule 1.
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The title of the Society
shall be 'Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club'
hereinafter called 'the Society' and its objects shall be
the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art,
literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they
pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical
documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and
objects of geological or other scientific interest in the
Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of
these subjects. Membership is open to all who support the
aims and objects of the Society.
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Rule 2.
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The Officers shall be the
President, Vice-Presidents, Chairman, Vice-Chairman,
Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, and such other officers as may
be appointed by the Annual General Meeting. Past Presidents
shall become Vice-Presidents as long as they remain members
of the Society.
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Rule 3.
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The management of the
Society shall be vested in a Committee consisting of the
officers and nine members of the Society. Five members shall
form a quorum.
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Rule
4.
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The subscription for
membership of the Society shall be such annual sum as may be
decided upon by the Annual General Meeting. The subscription
shall be payable in advance on the 1st day of April in each
year. Subscriptions shall be paid to the Treasurer. Persons
who have rendered special service to the Society may be
elected as Honorary Members on nomination by the Committee.
In the case of members under 18 years of age, and students
in schools and colleges, the subscription shall be a reduced
amount as may be decided on by the Annual General
Meeting.
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Rule
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Members who have paid their
annual subscription will be entitled to hold office, vote at
the General Meetings and receive a free copy of all the
printed 'Transactions' of the Society issued during the
year.
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Rule 6.
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The Society shall admit
to its excursions and meetings, members
of kindred Societies which extend similar privileges to
members of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field
Club.
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Rule 7.
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Any member desirous of
resigning membership of the Society shall give notice in
writing to he Secretary before the end of
the financial year. In the absence of such written notice
the member shall be liable for the current year's
subscription if not already paid. The names of members whose
subscriptions are six months in arrears, after a final
application has been made by the Treasurer, shall be erased
from the list of Members, but such defaulting members shall
be responsible for such arrears.
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Rule 8.
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The Committee shall have the
power of expelling any member whoseconduct they deem
objectionable.
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Rule 9.
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The Committee shall arrange
at least two General Meetings of the Society in the year, at
which papers in English or Welsh, shall be read and
discussed. Objects of interest to Members of the Society
Shall be held at such times as the Committee shall decide,
but a Special Comimittee Meeting may be called by the
Chairman at any time he deems neccessary.
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Rule 10.
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The Annual General Meeting
of the Society shall be held in May and fifty members shall
constitute a quorum thereat. At this meeting the
Officers and Committee of the Society, and an auditor for
the ensuing year shall be elected. If the number of
nominations for any office exceeds the number of vacancies
the election shall be by ballot. The 0fficer's Reports and
financial statement made up to the end of March and duly
audited shall be submitted and read. The Secretary shall
give ten clear days notice of the Annual General
Meeting.
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Rule 11.
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The Committee may fill any
vacancies that may occur before the next Annual General
Meeting.
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Rule I2.
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The Treasurer shall make
payments as authorised from time to time by the Committee
and shall present at the Annual General Meeting a Statement
of Accourits up to the end of previous March. All cheques to
be signed by tbe Treasurer.
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Rule 13.
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Any proposed alterations to
the above Rules shall be notified to the Secretary at least
twenty-one clear days before the Annual General Meeting, and
shall only be adopted if sanctioned by at least two-thirds
of the members present. No alteration shall be made to these
Rules which would cause the Society to Cease to be a charity
in law.
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Rule 14.
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In the event of the Society
being wound up, any assets remaining Upon dissolution after
payment of proper debts and liabilities shall be transferred
to a charitible institution or institutions having objects
similar to those of the Society.
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