The group was formed on 28th April 1998 and will be known as the
White Peak Astronomical Observing Group

 

The main aims of the group are as follows:

(A) .To encourage and promote all aspects of astronomy to the local community, educational establishments and the general public.

(B) .The construction and maintenance of an observatory furnished with suitable astronomical equipment. The Observatory will be constructed in such a manner to allow disabled persons to use the equipment.

The Group will be governed by a committee elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting to be held in the first meeting of each year. Committee meetings will be held during the normal course of member meetings to ensure that all members are aware of the groups activities and aims.

The Committee will consist of:

Chairman, Vice - Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and up to 6 other members.
Other specific duties for committee members will include:
Health & Safety, Fund raising, Public relations / press officer

The Treasurer will keep account of all money received and expended by the Group and will prepare annual accounts and balance sheet for presentation to the Group at the Annual General Meeting.

Membership will be divided into three groups;

A) Ordinary; over 16
B) Family; Husband, Wife plus any number of children up to the age of 16
C) Concessions; which includes students, junior, retired persons and unemployed persons.

Subscription fees will be fixed at the AGM, due on the first meeting of the year.

If for any reason the White Peak Astronomical Observing Group are disbanded all remaining moneys will first pay off any incurring debts and the remainder will be sent to a nominated charity. The Committee have the power to discuss any topics not covered by these rules. The Committee can change or add to these rules subject to a majority of two thirds of the members present at the Annual General Meeting