Contents

SECTION I - TENETS
RULE 1 Name
RULE 2 Interpretations
RULE 3 Object
RULE 4 Obligations on Members

SECTION II – MEMBERSHIP AND AWARDS
RULE 5 Membership Classes and Membership Register
RULE 6 Definition of Membership Classes
RULE 7 Examinations
RULE 8 Election, Transfer, Deferment, Resignation, Removal and Reinstatement of Members
RULE 9 Entrance Fees and Annual Subscriptions
RULE 10 Rights of Membership
RULE 11 Complaints on Conduct of Members and Discipline
RULE 12 Papers and Articles
RULE 13 Awards

SECTION III – GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
RULE 14 Composition, Office Tenure and Elections of the Board
RULE 15 Procedures, Powers and Duties of the Board
RULE 16 Appointment and Duties of the Staff and the Auditor
RULE 17 Annual General Meeting
RULE 18 Special General Meeting
RULE 19 Voting at Meetings
RULE 20 Referendum
RULE 21 Alterations of Rules
RULE 22 Regulations
RULE 23 Property
RULE 24 Control and Use of the Common Seal
RULE 25 Winding-Up

SECTION IV – SUBSIDIARY ORGANISATIONS
RULE 26 Branches
RULE 27 Technical Interest Groups and Special Interest Groups
RULE 28 Practice Colleges
RULE 29 Competence Registers
RULE 30 Collaborating Technical Societies
RULE 31 Chapters
RULE 32 Academies

Appendix 1 Standing Orders for Meetings