Constitution
- Aims
The Hiking Club aims to promote the sport of hiking amongst all members of the Swansea University. - Officers
The Officers of the Hiking Club shall consist of the Captain, Vice-Captain, Treasurer and Secretary. - Committee
Committee shall consist of the Officers of the Club and the following: a Social Secretary, a Publicity Secretary, a Webmaster, two First Year Representatives and an International representative. The two first year representatives and the international representative will hold a place on the Committee from October until the Annual General Meeting, a special first year representative / international representative election night shall be held for their appointment. - Elections
- Any member wishing to hold a place on the Committee may submit their name at the Annual General Meeting.
- Election shall be by ballot or by show of hands at the discretion of the Committee.
- If at any time a position become vacant then further elections shall be held at the discretion of the Committee.
- The election of all Club Officers is subject to the approval of the Athletic Union.
- General meetings
- Annual General Meeting
- The Annual General Meeting shall be held as stated in 4a above.
- Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be emailed to the members of the hiking club with at least 7 days notice.
- Any business for discussion may be submitted to any Club Officer prior to the meeting.
- The meeting shall be chaired by the Captain or an appointed deputy.
- General Meetings
- The Committee shall hold a meeting once a week to discuss the general running of the Club's affairs.
- Any Club member may submit an item for discussion by the Committee.
- Minutes
These are taken and held by the Secretary.
- Annual General Meeting
- Amendments
This constitution may be amended at the Annual General Meeting by a majority at election. - Membership rules
All members are bound by the rules of the Club. Any member who disobeys these rules is subject to disciplinary action by the Committee. A copy of the rules is issued to members when they join the Club.
Constitution approved by: Captain, Vice-Captain, Treasurer, Secretary, Athletic Union President.
Dated: 17/02/2010