MSG Constitution

1. TITLE

The group shall be called the UNITED KINGDOM MELANOMA STUDY GROUP (UKMSG).

2. OBJECT

The object of the multidisciplinary group is to increase knowledge amongst healthcare professionals so that advances can be made in the treatment of melanoma. In furtherance of this object but not further or otherwise the Group shall have the following powers:

  1. To advance the knowledge and treatment of melanoma.
  2. To increasethe interchange of information on melanoma.
  3. To review methods used for the assessment, investigation and treatment of melanoma.
  4. To keep a record of current UK clinical trials and help promote future trials.
  5. To better utilise available knowledge

3. MEMBERSHIP

  1. Members must be actively interested in the study and/ or treatment of malignant melanoma.
  2. Membership at a reduced fee will be retained for retired members only, allowing them to attend all meetings but not take part in the administration of the group.

4. OFFICERS

  1. These will consist of a President, Secretary and Treasurer.
  2. The President will serve for three years and will not be eligible for re-election.
  3. The Secretary will serve for three years and will not be eligible for re-election.
  4. The Treasurer will serve for five years and may be eligible for re-election.
  5. Terms of office will commence at the AGM of the group.

5. MEETINGS:

  1. The group will normally meet twice a year, in January and June.
  2. TheJune meeting will be considered the AGM of the group.
  3. It willbe possible to invite speakers who are not members of the group.
  4. The meetings will comprise both basic and clinical science, and UKMSG business;
  5. The meetings will normally be held on a Friday.

6. ATTENDANCE:

  1. A list of registered attending members and non-members will be kept at each meeting.

7. FINANCE

  1. There will be an annual subscription. The amount will be proposed by the Treasurer and Committee; and agreed by the membership at the AGM.
  2. There will be a registration fee for each meeting, the amount to be decided by the Treasurer and Committee; and agreed by the membership at the AGM.

8. CHARITABLE STATUS

“Alteration to this constitution shall receive the assent of two-thirds of members present and voting at an Annual General Meeting. A resolution for the alteration of the Constitution must be received by the Secretary of the group at least 21 days before the meeting at which the resolution is to be brought forward. At least 14 days notice of such meeting must be given by the Secretary to the membership and must include notice of alteration proposed. Provided that no alteration made to clause 2, clause 9 or this clause, shall take effect until the approval in writing of the Charity Commissioners or other authority having the charitable jurisdiction shall have been obtained; and no alteration shall be made which would have the effect of causing the Group to cease to be a charity in law.”

9. MODUS OPERANDI

  1. In accepting funding, the UKMSG will abide by its established policies enforced at the time.
  2. “The group may be dissolved by a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting at a Special General Meeting convened for the purpose of which 21 days shall have been given to members. Such resolution may give instructions for the disposal of any assets held by or in the name of the group, provided that if any property remains after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities such property shall not be paid to or distributed among the members of the group but shall be given or transferred to such other charitable institution or institutions having objects similar to some or all of the objects of the group as the group may determine and if in so far as effect cannot be given to this provision then to some other charitable purpose”.