Constitution of Association.
(As agreed to at a Meeting of the Promoters held in the Town Hall on Thursday, November 15, 1888.)
1. | That this Committee recommend the formation of a Society for the promotion of the education of the youths of the city by means of Evening Classes. |
2. | That the subjects it is proposed to teach at present be divided into three groups—viz., (A) Literary, (B) Scientific, and (C) Manual; that for admission to Classes A and B, candidates must have passed the Sixth Standard or equivalent examination. |
3. | That the subjects in group A include English, Latin, French, German, Shorthand, etc.; in group B, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, etc.; and in group C, Freehand and Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry, Modelling, Wood and Metal Turning, etc. |
4. | That any person may become a member of the Society for the current year on payment of an annual subscription of 5s., and be entitled to vote in the election of Officers. |
5. | That all subscribers of £5 or upwards be entitled Life Members, and have all the privileges of membership. |
6. | That the governing body shall consist of a Committee of eleven members, to be elected at the First Annual Meeting of the Society; five to form a quorum; five members to retire by ballot annually, but to be eligible for re-election. |
7. | That the governing body elect annually its own Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. |
8. | That the name of the Society be "The Technical Classes Association." |
9. | That the Classes be held in the winter months, from the beginning of April to the end of September. |
10. | That Fees should be charged to all pupils of these Classes. |
11. | That the governing body be empowered to pay the Teaching Staff fitting remuneration. |