The name of that Society shall be "The Lanark and District Archaeological Society"

The objects of the Society shall be to promote and encourage the following objects by charitable means, but not otherwise

1. To stimulate public interest in the history and archaeology principally of Lanark and its surrounding district
2. To encourage the preservation of features of general historic interest
3. To promote archaeological recording, excavation and publication
4. To pursue these ends by means of excavations surveys meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications, publicity and appropriate activities

In furtherance of said objects the Society may

1. engage and pay fees to professional and technical advisors/consultants to assist in the work of the Society,
2. bring together in conference and work in liaison with representatives of voluntary organisations, Government departments, local and other statutory authorities and individuals
3. take out membership of such organizations as are considered to be in the interests of and compatible with the objects of the Society;
4. promote and carry out or assist in promoting and carrying out research, surveys and investigations and where considered appropriate publish the results:
5. arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, classes, seminars and training courses.
6. collect and disseminate information on all matters affecting the objects and exchange such information with other bodies having similar objects whether in this country or overseas,
7. cause to be written and printed or otherwise reproduced and circulated, free of charge or for payment, such papers, books, periodicals, pamphlets or other documents or films or recorded tapes (whether audio or visual or both) as shall further the objects.
8. subject to such consents as may be required by law borrow or raise money for the objects and accept gifts on such terms and on such security as shall be deemed to be necessary
9. raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscription and otherwise,
10. invest the moneys of the Society not immediately required for the said objects in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit, subject nevertheless to such conditions (if any) as may for the time being be imposed or required by law and
11. do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the attainment of the objects

Membership shall be open to all who are interested in the aims of the Society. Membership shall lapse if the subscription is unpaid six months after notification that it is due.

An Annual General Meeting shall be held in or about September of each year to receive the Executive Committee's report and audited accounts, and to elect Officers and Members of the Committee. The Committee shall decide when ordinary meetings of the Society shall be held and shall give at least 10 days notice of such meetings to all full members. Special General Meetings of the Society shall be held at the request of 25% of the current membership. 10 members personally present shall constitute a quorum for an AGM of the Society.

Nominations for the election of officers shall be made at or before the Annual General Meeting. The election of Officers shall be completed prior to the election of further Committee members. The officers of the Society shall consist of

• Honorary President
• Two Vice Presidents (or more if required)
• Chairman
• Vice-Chairman
• Secretary
• Treasurer

All of whom shall relinquish their office every year and shall be eligible for re-election at the Annual General meeting of the Society for periods to be decided at such meeting.

The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers and not more than 6 further members The Committee shall have powers to co-opt further members (who shall attend in an advisory and non-voting capacity). The Executive committee shall be responsible for running the affairs of the Society and may take decisions on its behalf. A quorum for scheduled meetings of the Executive Committee shall consist of 3 members. For extraordinary meetings of the Executive Committee a quorum shall consist of 5 members.

1. All moneys raised by or on behalf of the Society shall be applied to further the objects of the Association and for no other purpose provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the payment in good faith of reasonable and proper remuneration to any employee of the Association and fees to professional and technical advisers or the repayment to members of the management committee or of any committee or sub-committee appointed under paragraph 6 (8) hereof of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
2. The honorary treasurer shall keep proper accounts of the finances of the Society
3. The accounts shall be independently examined at least once a year by a suitably qualified and competent person or persons appointed at the annual general meeting
4. A statement of the accounts for the last financial year shall be submitted by the management committee to the annual general meeting
5. A bank account shall be opened in the name of the Society with a bank or Building Society as the management committee shall from time to time decide. The management committee shall authorise in writing four members of the management committee one of whom shall be the treasurer to sign cheques on behalf of the Society. All cheques must be signed by not less than two of the four authorised signatories.

The Constitution may be amended by a two thirds majority of members present at an Annual or Special Meeting, provided that 21 days notice of the proposed amendment has been sent to all members and provided that nothing therein contained shall authorise any amendment permitting the expenditure of the hinds of the Society on any object that is not charitable.

If, by a simple majority, the management committee decide at any time, that on the grounds of expense or otherwise it is necessary or advisable to dissolve the Society, it shall call a special general meeting of the Society, of which meeting not less than 21 days' notice (stating the terms of the resolution to be proposed thereat) shall be given. If such decision shall be confirmed by a two-thirds majority of those present and entitled to vote and voting at such meeting, the management committee shall have power to dispose of any assets held by or behalf of the Society. Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be given or transferred to such other charitable organisation or organisations having objects similar to the objects of the Society, as the committee may determine.

September 1998