The following is an extract form the clubs rule book and is for general information of members only
RULES
1 Title
The club shall be called THE PORT GLASGOW ANGLING CLUB.
2 Objects
The object of the club shall be:-
(a) To encourage and promote the art of angling.
(b) To stock with best known varieties of trout, any dam or other suitable water in which the club may obtain rights.
(c) To preserve and improve the fishing for members of the club.
3 Management
The committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretery, Treasurer and a minimum of five other members, all of whom shall be elected annually. Five members shall form a quorum. The chairman of all meetings shall have a casting vote as well as a deliberative vote.
4 Meetings
(a) The Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than the month of November in each year for the election of Office-bearers, fixing the amount of entry money and annual subscription, and the transaction of any other club business. Alteration of and addition to the rules shall be made at Annual General Meeting only.
(b) Alteration of and addition to rules shall be approved by two thirds of the members at the A.G.M. and notice of the same must be made in writing to the Secretary not later than 21 days proir thereto.
(c) Committee meetings shall be held at such times as may be necessary. Special meetings may be called at any time by the President or on a requisition by 8 members of the club and 48 hours notice by cicular calling same shall be given.
5 Memberships
(a) Ordinary. The club shall not have more than 200 ordinary members. Application for membership must be made no a form containing the names of the Proposer and Seconder. This form to be submitted by the Secretary at a Committee meeting. Applicants for membership should be residing in Port Glasgow at the time of application The sons of past members of Port Glasgow who are members of the club will be considered for membership providing application is made prior to their 10th birthday. (News, Non Port Glasgow residents form 2003 onwards will be allowed to join the Club. Some conditions apply but this should only limit the numbers). Full details when approved will be posted to the site.
(b) Junior. Juniors to 16 years of age may be admitted at the discretion of the Committee - Junior membership should not normally exceed one quarter of the total membership.
(c) Honorary and Life Membership. Shall be nominated by the Committee and endorsed at an Annual General Meeting.
(d) Ceasing Membership. Any person ceasing to hold membership of the club shall forfeit all rights and privilages of membership but shall remain liable for the return of any property belonging to the club or any dues or debts to the club which became payable or were incurred before the date of resignation or expulsion.
6 Subscriptions and Entry Fees
(a) New Members. An entry fee or such sum as the members shall determine from time to time shall be paid by each member on election
(b) The subscription payable by ordinary and junior members shall be fixed each year by members at the Annual General Meeting.
(c) Any member whose subscription is unpaid by 1st March shall forfeit membership.
(d) Retired members with 5 years or more continuous membership will be entitled to reduced or waived subscription as determined by members from time to time, at an Annual General Meeting.
(e) Every member shall be responsible for informing the Secretary of change of address or other information relevant to their membership of the club.
7 Treasurer
The Treasurer shall receive all monies due to the club and shall pay the debts of the club. All assets of the club will be held in the name of the club. All bank accounts will be operated by the signatures of any two officials. The treasurer shall prepare the yearly balance sheet and submit the same to the Auditor of the club.
8 Secretary
The secretary shall prepare minutes of all meetings and engross same in the clubs minute book. He shall summon meetings and conduct correspondence.
9 Obligations
Every member shall be bound to report to the Secretary any infringement of rules and bye-laws which may come under his notice, and the Secretary shall bring such report before before the first meeting of the Committee. Every member shall provide himself with a copy of the rules at a price fixed by the Committee.
10Liabilities
The Committee Of Management shall have every recourse against all members on the roll of the club, for any obligation which they as Committee of Management may have undertaken for behoof of the club. The responsiblity of any member withdrawing will not cease till 28 days after the official opening of the season.