1. The Group shall be known as Aldershot & District Bus Interest Group (hereinafter known as "the Group''). 2. The Group shall have as its objects the study of all aspects of operation, vehicles and installations of the former Aldershot & District Traction Company Ltd and its' successors 3. The activities of the Group shall include the holding of bus running events, organising of meetings and lectures and to assist physically and financially with the preservation and restoration of former Aldershot & District Traction Company vehicles. The group will publish a regular newsletter. 4. Membership of the Group shall be limited to persons who have attained the age of 14 years. 5. The amount of the Annual subscription to the Group shall be fixed at each Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting convened for that Purpose. The subscription shall be payable as from 1st May annually. 6. The Committee shall consist of the Chairman of the Group and five or six members, two being Executive Officers (Secretary and Treasurer). At least one member of the Committee should own a former Aldershot & District bus. A quorum shall consist of four members of the Committee of whom at least two must be the Chairman and/or Executive Officers. The appointment of the Chairman of the Group, Executive Officers and members of the Committee shall be made for one year by election at the Annual General Meeting. Interim vacancies shall be filled by co-option. 7. The Annual General Meeting shall be held within four calendar months of the end of the financial year as defined in paragraph 9. Members liable to be present shall be permitted to notify their votes or opinions beforehand in writing to the Secretary on any matter. 8. The Secretary shall give not less than 28 days notice of the Annual General Meeting of all business to be transacted. All items for inclusion on the Agenda shall be sent to the Secretary not less than 28 days before the date of the meeting. 9. The Treasurer shall keep account of all monies received and expended by the Group and shall present a financial statement independently examined by a person not being a member of the Committee, to the Annual General Meeting. Copies to be circulated to members not less than 7 days before the meeting. The financial year shall end on 31st December. 10. The Committee shall have power to suspend or terminate the membership of any member, who may act in a manner contrary to the Rules of the Group or in a manner detrimental to its welfare. 11. The Constitution shall be amended only by a majority vote at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting convened for the purpose. 12. The Committee shall have power to decide upon any matter not provided for in the constitution. Members however shall have the right to appeal against the decision of the Committee at an Annual General Meeting provided due notice is given as in accordance with paragraph 8, or at a Special General Meeting specially convened for the purpose. 13. A Special General Meeting for any purpose may be convened by a quorum of the Committee or on receipt by the Secretary of a petition supported by not less than ten members Due notice shall be given as in accordance with paragraph 8.
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