3.1. Mountaineering, hill walking, rock climbing and other related
mountain activities are potentially dangerous. Club members participate voluntarily in
these activities
3.2. Members agree to waive any claim for any injury that may befall
them due to lack of reasonable care of the club or any of its members
4.1. Membership is open to all aged 18 or over providing that the Club
Membership Application Form is fully completed by the Member on joining and is
countersigned by the Secretary.
4.2. Full individual Membership subscription carries entitlement to a
single voting right and BMC club insurance cover (whilst the club participates in this
scheme).
4.3. Member's spouse or children may share Club facilities that do not
require entry by Membership Card. But there is neither voting right, nor insurance
benefit.
4.4. Annual Membership subscription is due January 1st each
year and lapses December 31st if not renewed.
4.5. Annual Subscription fees are set by the Committee to ensure the
club remains a viable non-profit making organisation. The proposed new fees will be
notified to all members one month before becoming effective, and will be shown on the
membership form.
5.1. The Club is managed by an elected Committee of six members,
consisting of a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and three Ordinary Members
5.2. Election to the three executive Committee positions (Chairperson,
Treasurer and Secretary) can only be from Members who are/ have served on the Committee.
5.3. The Committee may co-opt up to two Club Members a year.
5.4. A Committee member serves for a maximum of two years, but may stand
again for re-election to any Committee position.
5.5. Constitutional changes may only be executed following majority vote
at a general meeting. Such proposed changes to be advised in writing to Members 28 or more
days in advance.
5.6. Election to the Committee and motion adoption is by majority vote
following proposal and seconding by Club Members present at a General meeting.
5.7. Club financial year is January 1st to
December 31st
, inclusive
5.8. AGM will be held within 28 days of the financial year end with 28
or more days prior written notice to Club Members. The same notice is required for an EGM.
5.9. At the AGM, the Treasurer will present a written account of the
Club funds for the past financial year.
5.10. The AGM will require 10% of all fully paid up Club Members to
constitute a Quorum.
5.11. An EGM will require 30% of all fully paid up Club Members to
constitute a Quorum.
5.12. Club cheques require any two signatories from
Chairperson/Secretary/Treasurer.
Constitution amended at the 2006 AGM, to be effective 2006 - clause
5.7 - Financial year changed to be January 1st - December 31st (changed from
April 1st to March 31st).
Constitution amended at the 2004 AGM, to be effective 2004 - clause
4.3 changed to remove non-BMC membership, clause 4.5 changed to allow Subs to be set by
the committee during the year, rather than at the AGM.
