Constitution

Section 1: Name
The name of the organization shall be the Cambridge Taiwanese Society.

Section 2: Purposes
The aims of the society shall be:
To hold meetings whereby Taiwanese students, scholars, and others interested can fraternise.
To discuss problems and issues of current interest relating in particular to Taiwan.
To represent the interests and welfare of the Taiwanese population in Cambridge.
To organise events which will promote awareness of Taiwan's culture, economy, politics, and academia.


Section 3: Membership

Membership of the society shall be open to all Taiwanese and to others interested in Taiwan.
The subscription shall be determined by the Committee for the current year.


Section 4: Committee

The Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Junior Treasurer, and any other officers the President deems necessary for the smooth operation of the society.
The Committee shall have power to receive and spend money on behalf of the society and to control the management of the society.
The Committee shall have power to make By-Laws as are necessary for the routine management of the society. The Secretary shall inform members about these By-Laws.


Section 5: General Meetings

The President shall summon General Meetings towards the end of November and May each year for which a week's notice must be given.
At the General Meetings, the society shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, Junior Treasurer, and any other officers deemed necessary for the following year.
Nomination of candidates shall be submitted to committee members during the week before the general meeting.
The Committee-Elect shall take office after a transition period of no less than fourteen days.
Voting shall be by secret ballot, and at least 1/3 of the total members must be present for voting to be valid.
Only members present at the General Meeting shall be entitled to vote.
No amendments to the Constitution may be moved without prior notice of seven days and carried, unless voted for by two-thirds of the members present.


Section 6: Capital Fund

The purpose of the Fund is to finance the activities and administration of the society.
The Junior Treasurer shall maintain a separate account for the Fund. The senior treasurer shall conduct annual audits of the accounts. No officer, including the senior treasurer, shall be held financially liable on behalf of the society in the event that such liabilities arise.
In the event of the dissolution of the society, the Fund shall be managed at the discretion of the outgoing committee with approval by a General Meeting vote.
Any member shall have the right to review the accounts provided three days' notice is given to the Junior Treasurer.