1.1 The name of the group is Surrey Group, LDWA (the Group).

1.2 The address of the group shall be the address of the current Group Secretary or the address as published from time to time in Strider.

2.1 the Group aims to provide a local forum and focus of activities within its catchment area (but note exclusively so) for all those who enjoy long distance walking.

2.2 The Group being incorporate within the Long Distance Walkers Association Limited (the Association) shall seek to further the aims and objectives of the Association as defined in the Memorandum and Articles of Association (the Constitution).

2.3 The Group will adopt all relevant rules of the Association and conduct itself in accordance with the Constitution and with any Bye Laws which may be issued from time to time and with all reasonable directions of the Executive Committee.

2.4 For the avoidance of doubt. if there is any inconsistency between this constitution (local group) and the Constitution (national) the later shall prevail.

3.1 The Group has the power to collect and receive money and funds and to do all such other reasonable things as are necessary to achieve the aims and objectives of this constitution.

4.1 Any current member of the Association shall be free to apply to the Group to become a member of the Group irrespective of whether he or she lives within the Group's catchment area or is already a member of any other Association local group(s). The Group reserves the right to refuse membership without assigning a reason.

4.2 The Group may levy an annual subscription which may be amended from time to time. The subscription year shall run from 1st January to 31st December and failure to pay by 1st July may Iead to forfeiture of Group membership rights. If no subscription is levied continuing membership of the Group shall be defined in a manner to be determined by members present at a General Meeting.

4.3 All members of the Group shall be entitled to receive a copy of this constitution on request.

4.4 All members of the Group shall receive notice of Group General Meetings and shall be entitled to attend.

5.1 The day-to day management of the Group shall be vested in a Group Management Committee (GMC) who should carry out their functions in a reasonable manner having regard to the aims and objectives and powers of the Group.

5.2 The GMC of the Group shall be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and shall be :

The Chairman whose function shall be to conduct and regulate all meetings in accordance with this constitution;

The Group Secretary whose functions shall be to act as the contact point for all general matters both within and without the Group; and to forward a copy of the AGM minutes to the Association Secretary as required;

The Group Treasurer (if the Group holds funds), whose function shall be to maintain proper accounts and to forward a copy of such accounts to the Association Treasurer each year as required; and any other officers with functions which the Group deems necessary for the well-being of the Group.

6.1 The Group shall hold an AGM in January each year at a time and place to be specified;

6.2 Extraordinary General Meetings can be called at the request of at least twelve members of the Group;

6.3 The Group Secretary shall send to all members notice and relevant papers for all General Meetings at least 21 days prior to the date of the meeting;

6.4 At all General meetings decisions shall be taken by a seventy-five per cent majority vote of those present;

6.5 The quorum for all General Meetings shall be not less than ten.

6.6 Minutes shall be taken at all General Meetings.

7.1 The financial year shall run from 1st January to 31st December.

7.2 If the Group holds funds, the Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining a correct bank account in the name of the Group. The account shall be operated by cheques requiring at least two signatures from nominated members or the GMC.

8.1 No amendment shall be made to this constitution unless :

It has the prior approval of the Association's Executive Committee

It is approved by a seventy five percent majority at a General Meeting.

9.1 The Group shall be wound up voluntarily on the vote of a seventy-five per cent majority of the members attending a General Meeting. The Association Secretary shall be informed forthwith.

9.2 On winding up, any assets shall be disposed of for the furtherance of long distance walking in a manner to be decided in consultation with the Association's Executive Committee.