Constitution Definitions

1. NAME
The name of the Club shall be the De Montfort University Mountaineering Club hereinafter referred to as "the Club".

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB
To promote the interests of climbing and mountaineering amongst members of the Club.
To provide an opportunity for members of the Club to meet and participate in climbing and mountaineering activities together.
To act on behalf of and in the interests of Club members.
To promote awareness of the need to maintain access, conservation and protection of the cliff and mountain environment. To take part in the work and activities of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC).

3. MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB
Membership of the Club shall only be open to current and ex-members of De Montfort University hereinafter referred to as "the Membership".
In addition to 3.1 above membership of the Club shall only be open to individuals who recognise that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Members shall be aware of and accept these risks and agree to be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
In addition to 3.1 above members must sign that they have read and understand the Participation Statement and are aware of the Code of Conduct.
Membership may be terminated by acts of negligence or stupidity.
Club Membership is not open to minors.

4. MANAGEMENT OF THE CLUB
The Management of the Club shall be entrusted to the Club Committee, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee".

5. OFFICERS OF THE CLUB
The elected Officers of the Club shall be the Chairperson, the Secretary, the Treasurer and Safety Officer(s), hereinafter referred to as "the Officers".
Voting for the election of Officers shall take place at the AGM
No Officer shall serve for a term longer than three years.

6. COMMITTEE OF THE CLUB
The Chairperson of the Club will normally preside at and chair all meetings of the Committee (or Club) and shall be responsible for reporting to the Membership at the Club's AGM.
The Committee shall be composed of the Officers of the Club (plus a number of elected members from the Club Membership if desired).
The Committee shall nominate a representative (or representatives) of the Club to attend BMC Area meetings and represent the views of the Membership and shall nominate the Chairperson (or a representative) to attend the BMC AGM and vote on behalf of the Club.
The Club Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence relating to Club affairs and for announcing Committee meetings, and the production and distribution of minutes from those meetings. The Secretary shall also be responsible for announcing the AGM and shall give at least 30 clear days notice of such a meeting and its agenda. Items for inclusion should be submitted at least 45 days prior to the AGM The Secretary shall keep records about the Membership of the Club and shall report to the BMC the size of the Membership.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of subscriptions and will account for any other income and expenditure made on behalf of the Club. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the payment of the membership subscription to the BMC.
The Committee shall have the power to co-opt additional non-voting members.
A quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be half of the elected voting members. In addition to the AGM the Committee (or Club) shall hold at least four (or another suitable number) meetings each year.

7. CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee shall have the power to set membership subscription levels for the Club on an annual basis.

8. RULES OF THE CLUB
The Committee shall have the power to set Club rules. Such rules shall be in accordance with the articles of the Club's Constitution and the policies of the BMC.
Club members shall follow the rules set out by the Code of Conduct.
(Such rules might include for example: Club Members shall sign for club equipment that they undertake to use it entirely at their own risk, on winter meets Club Members shall leave a basic route plan with the meet organiser, etc.)

9. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CLUB
This Constitution may be amended by a two thirds majority. Notice of any amendment must be delivered to the Secretary at least 45 days prior to the AGM.

10. DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB
The Club can be dissolved by two thirds majority vote carried out in accordance with Article 9 whereupon the Committee will arrange to have assets stored by the students union. Any liabilities at the time of dissolution shall be the joint responsibility of all Members.

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