BAS Rules and Constitution

20 Brisbane Astronomical Society Inc. Editor The Editor shall collect, prepare and arrange the publication of all offi- cial Society publications, and carry out editorial policy as directed by the Committee. Librarian The Librarian shall organise, catalogue and run the Society library; purchase new books and magazines with the approval of the Committee, and attend or deputise on all general meetings. He/she shall have discretionary power to refuse to lend any material in his/her care where he/she feels that such material may be in jeopardy and shall have power to recall any material that has been on loan for an excessive length of time and to restrict the borrowing time, particularly when the material is of a popular nature. Library Material The normal lending period for materials borrowed from the library shall be one month. The lending month shall be from the meeting date at which the material is borrowed until the next general meeting date. The Librarian shall have the discretion to impose a fine that shall not exceed $2.00 per item per month if any material is not returned on the due date except where arrangements are made to the satisfaction of the Librarian. Section Officers Section Officers shall provide advice and practical assistance to members in their respective fields, co-ordinate section activities and inform Society members about these activities. Equipment Officer The Equipment Officer shall maintain a full list of all Society property, arrange for the loan and return of such property, arrange any necessary maintenance and handle acquisitions. When hiring or lending Society property the Equipment Officer shall have discretionary powers to refuse to hire or lend and, in the case of new members, to request a probationary period before eligibility to hire. Note: Any member who feels that he/she has been treated unfairly, with regard