Pulborough Computer Club

Constitution 5/4/2005

  1. The group shall be called Pulborough Computer Club.
  2. The aim of the group is to encourage, support and educate users of home computers for all activities including the internet in an informal atmosphere.
  3. Meetings will be held approximately twice per month and provide tutorials and/or question and answer sessions.
  4. Other activities, in furtherance of the aims or for the benefit of the group, shall also be undertaken from time to time as the members see fit.
  5. At any meeting where a vote is taken, the quorum is 6 paid up members.
  6. Money shall be raised when necessary for carrying on the aims of the group; funds as raised shall be applied for those aims as the members see fit.
  7. Membership shall be open to anyone interested in taking part in the work of the organisation and is not restricted by residence, age or gender.
  8. Such officers shall be appointed as are required to conduct the administration of the organisation. These will include a chairperson, treasurer and secretary. These officers shall be in charge of the day-to-day running of the organisation, but shall be answerable to meetings of members. Other members may take specific responsibility for activities such as hall bookings and publicity.
  9. Officers shall be elected annually by the membership present at the Annual General Meeting held in February.
  10. There shall be an annual subscription to be fixed at the AGM or Extraordinary General Meeting at a rate as is from time to time thought adequate. The subscription becomes due at that meeting.
  11. Accounts shall be kept by the Treasurer who shall present examined accounts at the Annual General Meeting. The Treasurer shall operate a bank account in the Club's name. Cheques must be signed by two officers. The financial year ends on 31st December.
  12. This constitution shall only be altered by consent of a majority of the Members present. To be eligible to vote, a person must have been a paid up member for 3 months or more prior to the meeting. Members must be given at least 28 days notice that such a discussion is to take place.
  13. In the event of the demise of the organisation, all funds shall pass to Pulborough Village Hall and all equipment shall pass to the Village Computer Club at Walberton, West Sussex.