Name The Club shall be named the "Culter Hillwalking Club".
Aim The aim of the Club is to encourage hillwalking and an
interest in the countryside.
Membership Members shall pay an annual subscription of an
amount to be determined by the Committee. Members can invite guests for
a walk. Intending members may participate in no more than two walks
before becoming members of the Club.
Committee The affairs of the Club shall be managed by a
Committee of three Office-bearers, who shall be elected each year at the
Annual General Meeting from the Club's membership. These shall be the:
Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Co-option The Committee shall have the power to co-opt members
to fill vacancies. Co- opted members of the Committee remain in office
until the following Annual General Meeting, when they shall be eligible
for re-election.
Quorum A quorum of the Club shall be two Office-bearers and
seven members.
Retirement All of the Committee shall retire at the Annual
General Meeting. Retiring members shall be eligible for re-election.
Election Nominations to fill vacancies on the Committee may be
made by members of the Club at the Annual General Meeting. Each
nomination must be supported by a seconder. The election shall then
proceed by simple ballot of those members present.
A.G.M. The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall normally
be held by the end of February and walk program meeting in October.
Alterations to Constitution Proposed alterations shall be
submitted to the Secretary prior to the Annual General Meeting, and be
brought to the meeting where a simple majority of those adults present
and voting shall be necessary to approve the amendment, subject to there
being a quorum present.
Responsibility Members of the Club, their guests, and
intending members participate in the activities of the Club entirely at
their own risk. No responsibility can be accepted by the Committee or
the Club, nor the Leaders of the walks, for any mishap, which may occur
during a meet.
