EXRVI REPORT—1896. 
the Secretaries of the Conference of Delegates copies of any recommen- 
dations forwarded by the Presidents of Sections to the Committee of 
Recommendations bearing upon matters in which the co-operation of 
Corresponding Societies is desired ; and the Secretaries of the Conference 
of Delegates shall invite the authors of these recommendations to attend 
the meetings of the Conference and give verbal explanations of their 
objects and of the precise way in which they would desire to have them 
earried into effect. 
11. It will bethe duty of the Delegates to make themselves familiar 
with the purport of the several recommendations brought before the Confer- 
ence, in order that they and others who take part in the meetings may be 
able to bring those recommendations clearly and favourably before their 
respective Societies. The Conference may also discuss propositions bear- 
ing on the promotion of more systematic observation and plans of opera- 
tion, and of greater uniformity in the mode of publishing results. 
Local Committees. 
Local Committees shall be formed by the Officers of the Association 
to assist in making arrangements for the Meetings. 
Local Committees shall have the power of adding to their numbers 
those Members of the Association whose assistance they may desire. 
Officers. 
A President, two or more Vice-Presidents, one or more Secretaries, 
and a Treasurer shall be annually appointed by the General Committee. 
Council. 
In the intervals of the Meetings, the affairs of the Association shall 
be managed by a Council appointed by the General Committee. The 
Council may also assemble for the despatch of business during the week 
of the Meeting. 
(1) The Council shall consist of ! 
. The Trustees. 
. The past Presidents. 
. The President and Vice-Presidents for the time being. 
. The President and Vice-Presidents elect. 
. The past and present General Treasurers, General and 
Assistant General Secretaries. 
. The Local Treasurer and Secretaries for the ensuing 
Meeting. 
. Ordinary Members. 
NI lor) oe Conor 
(2) The Ordinary Members shall be elected annually from the 
General Committee. 
(3) There shall be not more than twenty-five Ordinary Members, of 
* Passed by the General Committee at Belfast, 1874. 
