The Guild of Wiltshre Artists
Governing Constitution
1. TITLE
This association shall be known as "THE GUILD OF WILTSHIRE ARTISTS"
2. AIMS
- To maintain and improve members' standard of work.
- To meet at regular intervals for painting , talks, outings, etc.
- To provide common interest, help and fellowship
- To organise exhibitions of members' work
3. OFFICERS
The following Executive Committee will be elected annually:
- Chairman
- General Secretary
- Treasurer
- Exhibition Secretary
- Membership Sectretary
The executive Committee may, at their discretion, offer the position of Honorary President to a member who has given meritorious or long service to The Guild, subject to ratification at a General Meeting.
4. MEMBERSHIP
The Guild will consist of all fully paid-up members. Potential candidates for membership will submit an agreed number of examples of work for consideration by the Selection Committee which will include, where possible, impartial professional judgement. Criticism of work shall be constructive and, in the case of rejection, a waiting list will be established to accommodate rejected candidates who may indicate potential attainment of the required standard.
5. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
To be agreed at a figure considered sufficient to cover expenses and will become due on each 1st January.
6. YEAR END
The financial and administrative year of The Guild shall end on the 31st December.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
All members in good standing will be entitled to attend and vote at the AGM. The quorum for an AGM will be two officers and five members.
8. AGENDA
Items for inclusion in the Agenda for the AGM will be forwarded to the Secretary one month before the meeting. The Secretary will circulate the agenda to all members two weeks before the date of the AGM.
9. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
An EGM may be called by the Executive Committee or by petition from a minimum of ten members. Notice of such meeting shall be given at least two weeks before the date of the intended meeting.
10. CONSTITUTION
This constitution shall not be altered or added to, except at a General Meeting and in pursuance of notice to be given at the time the meeting is summoned.
Revision date 26-3-2017