BAS Rules and Constitution

Rules and Constitution of the Brisbane Astronomical Society Inc. Name 1. The name of the incorporated association shall be BRISBANE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED (in these rules called “the Association”). Objects 2. The objects for which the Association is established are: 1 (1) To promote and foster the science of astronomy. 1 (2) To cater for, assist and develop the members’ interest and skill in astronomy. 1 (3) To do all lawful acts and things that are incidental to the carrying out of the above aims and objectives. Powers 3. The powers of the Association are:  (1) To take over the funds and other assets and the liabilities of the present unincorporated association known as the “Brisbane Astronomical Society”.  (2) To subscribe to, become a member of and co-operate with any other association, club or organisation, whether incorporated or not, whose objects are altogether or in part similar to those of the Association provided that the Association shall not subscribe to or support with its funds any club, association or organisation which does not prohibit the distribution of its income and property among its members to an extent at least as great as that imposed on the Association under or by virtue of rule 28 (10);  (3) In furtherance of the objects of the Association to buy, sell and deal in all kinds of articles, commodities and provisions, both liquid and