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2. The same person shall not be President for more than 
five successive years. 
3. Ex-Presidents shall continue to be Honorary Members 
of Council. 
Vice- Presidents. 
1. Of the five Vice-Presidents, two at least shall go out at 
each election, but this shall not prevent their continuing Mem- 
bers of Council in another capacity. 
2. The Vice-Presidents shall supply the place of the Presi- 
dent in his absence. 
The Secretary. 
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to see to the execution 
of the rules, orders, and directions of the Society and Council. 
The Treasurer. 
No money shall be paid by the Treasurer, except upon the 
written order of the Council, signed by at least three of its 
Members. 
Cuaprer V.—THE COUNCIL. 
1. Three Members shall form a Quorum. 
2. The Council shall meet at such times as they themselves 
shall determine. 
8. It shall be the duty of the Council to conduct the busi- 
ness of the Society, subject to the laws and regulations of the 
Soéiety at large. 
4, All questions shall be decided by the majority of voices; 
and where the numbers are equal, the Chairman shall have a 
casting voice; but he shall not vote except in such case. 
5. The Council may summon a Meeting of the Society for 
scientific purposes whenever they think fit, stating the object 
of such Meeting; and at such Meeting no business but that 
stated in the notice shall be discussed. 
6. At least three of the Council shall go out at each election. 
7. No Member of the Society having any contract with the 
Society or Council for which payment is to be made, shall be 
