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constitution

  1. Aims and Membership
    1. The aim of Isis: the society for 20th-century music (“Isis Music Society”, “Isis”) is to perform and promote music from the 20th century, and to put on at least one orchestral concert a term consisting primarily of repertoire from this period. Isis also aims to promote neglected and unusual works from all periods.
    2. Isis also aims to promote the accessibility of music-making in Cambridge and to help render the opportunity to participate in and enjoy music available to all.
    3. Membership of Isis shall be open to any member of Cambridge University; others may join at the discretion of the committee. Anyone who participates in Isis activities shall be considered a member.
    4. There will be no compulsory auditions for positions in the orchestra. However, new members are invited to audition if they wish, for the committee to best assess their places.
    5. There will be no membership fee, in line with item 1b above.
    6. The committee may revoke membership in exceptional circumstances; in this event, a majority of the committee in favour would be required. In addition, any member may terminate their membership at any time.
  2. Committee
    1. The Isis committee shall consist of:
      • A Music Director, who shall oversee the musical activities of the society.
      • A Senior Treasurer, who shall be a senior member of the University.
      • A Junior Treasurer, who shall manage the society’s finances.
      • A Secretary, who shall take and publish minutes of meetings and oversee the general running of the society.
      • A Librarian, who shall be in charge of the purchase/hire and general management of music.
      • An Orchestral Manager(s), who will be in charge of recruiting players for the Isis symphony orchestra.
      • A Social Secretary, who shall be in charge of organising social events.
      • A Front of House Manager, who shall be in charge of organising facilities at concerts.
      • A Concert Manager, who shall be in charge of managing and booking concert dates and venues and ensuring all necessary equipment, including instruments, is present.
      • A Publicity Manager, who shall be in charge of publicity for the society.
      • A Tour Manager, who shall be in charge of organising and managing a summer tour (in its event).
      • A Recitals Manager, who shall be in charge of managing chamber recitals.
      • A Computer Officer, who shall be in charge of the society e-mail list and website.
    2. In addition, the committee may co-opt up to three members of the society onto the committee to assist with the activities of the society where necessary.
    3. The committee shall meet regularly to discuss events and finances. It shall meet at least twice a term, in a pub of its discretion.
    4. Any member of Isis may attend a committee meeting to discuss a particular issue by request to the Secretary.
  3. AGM
    1. An AGM shall be held at the beginning of the Easter Term, which all Isis members are invited to attend.
    2. During this meeting the committee for the following year will be elected via a single transferable vote system, with the Music Director holding the casting vote if necessary.
  4. Accounts
    1. Isis shall maintain a bank account. Cheques drawn from the account will require the signature of the Junior Treasurer.
    2. The accounts will be audited by the Senior Treasurer on an annual basis. The financial year will run from August 1st to July 31st.
    3. No member of the society or its Senior Treasurer shall be liable for any debt or other obligation of the society, unless they have personally authorised it in writing.
  5. Other Activities
    1. During the year the committee will organise social events as frequently as is deemed appropriate and/or possible.
    2. It is hoped that there will be a summer tour at least biennially, to be funded at least in part by sponsorship and in part by participating members; participation in the tour shall be entirely voluntary. The responsibility of organising and managing this shall rest with the Tour Manager.
  6. Miscellaneous
    1. Due to the current infancy of the society, the constitution may be changed at any time by the committee, with ratification by the membership of the society at a General Meeting.
    2. In the event of the dissolution of the society its assets, after payment of debts, shall be donated to a charity of the members’ choosing.

Created 2001; amended 25/02/02.

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