9. Office Bearers
a) The president or, in the president's absence, the vice president shall act as chairperson at each general meeting and Board of Director's meeting of the Association.
b) If the president and vice president are absent from a meeting or unwilling to act, the members present at the meeting shall elect one of their number to act as chairperson.
c) The secretary shall ensure that records of the business of the Association including the rules, register members, minutes of all general and committee meetings and a file of correspondence are kept. These records shall be available for inspection by any member and shall be held in the custody of the secretary.
d) The treasurer shall ensure that all money received by the Association is paid into an account in the association's name. Payments shall be made through a petty cash system or by cheque signed by two signatories authorised by the Board. Major or unusual expenditures shall be authorised in advance by the committee or a general meeting.
e) The treasurer shall ensure that correct books and accounts are kept showing the financial affairs of the Association. These records shall be available for inspection by any member and shall be held in the custody of the treasurer.
Constitution 8 September 1998