INVERGARRY & FORT AUGUSTUS RAILWAY MUSEUM
CONSTITUTION
Name
The name of the organisation shall be The Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum,
hereinafter known as The Museum in this constitution.
Transfer of Assets
On adoption of this constitution, the assets, encumbrances and rights of the Invergarry
Station Preservation Society shall be transferred to the Museum.
Aims & Objectives
The aims and objectives of the organisation shall be:
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To restore as far as practicable the old Invergarry Station at South Laggan (PH34 4EA)
Collect and exhibit artefacts in the station building.
To establish a demonstration line.
To provide a workshop for restoration and storage of large exhibits and undertake
such work.
5. To open the museum to the general public
6. To achieve charitable status
Membership
Three classes of membership shall be offered on payment of the appropriate subscription,
which shall be determined annually by the Managing Committee and promulgated at the
Annual General Meeting
1. Standard - for those persons aged between 18 and 65yrs
2. Senior - for those persons aged over 65 years
3. Life – no age limit applies
The annual subscription shall include the member’s partner where appropriate. The
Managing Committee may introduce a junior membership if so required. Paid up members
will be entitled to vote at meetings and enjoy such benefits as the Managing Committee
may determine from time to time.
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Managing Committee
A Managing Committee shall be appointed from the paid up membership. Those committee
members authorised to sign cheques on behalf of the museum shall also be Museum
Trustees. The Managing Committee shall comprise:
Chairman & Trustee
Secretary & Trustee
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Architect
Civil Engineering Manager & Trustee
C & W Superintendent
PW Manager
S & T Superintendent
Publicity Officer
Tenure of these posts shall be for a period of 3 years, when incumbents must stand for reelection. Notwithstanding the above, the Managing Committee may co-opt such members
as would be beneficial to the running of the Museum.
As far as is practicable, the Managing Committee shall meet at least monthly.
Powers
The museum Managing Committee shall have to powers to:1. Raise funds from membership fees, donations and grants
2. Buy, lease or hire land and equipment appropriate to the development of the
museum.
3. Make loan agreements for railway equipment with other museums, commercial
organisations or individuals.
4. Promote the Museum by advertising, displays at regional shows and group activities.
5. Arrange educational visits with Local Authorities.
6. Participate in the Heritage Railways network.
7. Employ staff or contractors
8. Undertake research into the Railways history
Where appropriate the Trustees shall have the power, either singularly or collectively, as
appropriate, to sign agreements on behalf of the Museum.
Annual General Meeting
The Museum shall hold an Annual General Meeting in April annually. Proxy voting may be
permitted at the discretion of the Managing Committee.
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Finance
Receipt of monies and payment for goods and services shall be conducted, as far as
possible, via the Museum’s bank account held with the Bank of Scotland. Monies may be
received from the internet using PayPal. Records are to be kept of all transactions either by
manual or electronic means.
Cheques may only be signed be trustees and will require the signature of any two trustees
before issue.
Amendments to Constitution
Normally amendments to the constitution may only be considered at the Annual General
Meeting when a 2/3 majority of members attending will be required.
Dissolution Clause
Should it become necessary to close the Museum, this may only be done at an Extraordinary
General Meeting and with the consent of a majority of the membership. Closure may only
take place when all outstanding bills and liabilities have been discharged. Any surplus funds
should be donated to a similar organisation.
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