Constitution
Derbyshire Mammal Group is affiliated to The Mammal Society (registered charity number 278918)
AIMS
To promote the study and conservation of the mammals of Derbyshire and their habitats by:
Developing recording, monitoring and research initiatives
Providing information and advice
Providing a forum for those interested in mammals in Derbyshire
Raising awareness of Derbyshire's mammals, their ecology and conservation needs
Working in partnership with other relevant organisations
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who shares the aims of the group, on payment of the annual subscription as agreed at the AGM
Members are expected to follow all statutory requirements in respect of mammals, and the Countryside Code, when engaged in any DMG activity.
ORGANISATION
A Committee will be responsible for the running of the group and for overseeing the group's finances
A Chair, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected, initially by the Committee, thereafter at the AGM. Further named posts may be elected at the discretion of the Committee
Committee meetings will be held as and when required, with decisions made by majority vote. Sub-committees may be formed as required.
An AGM will be held to elect a treasurer and other honorary officers and approve the annual accounts
Notes will be kept of all committee and sub-committee meetings and made available to members on request
The constitution may be amended by a majority of votes at the AGM
The committee will be elected at the AGM and may co-opt members during the year
FINANCE
All funds raised by or on behalf of DMG will be used only to further the aims and objectives of the group
A bank account will be maintained by the treasurer, who will be subject to re-election at the AGM
The group will authorise three members of the committee, including the treasurer, to sign cheques on behalf of the group
All cheques must be signed by at least two of the three authorised signatories
Annual accounts will be prepared and made available for inspection
In the event of the dissolution of the group, any financial or other assets will pass to the Mammal Society