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Name. I. The Society shall be called " The Royal Society 



of Victoria." 



Objects. II. The Royal Society of Victoria is founded for the 



advancement of science, literature, and art, with 

 especial reference to the development of the resources 

 of the country. 



Members and III. The Royal Socicty of Victoria shaU consist of 



Honorary Mem- ]y£Qj^]3Qpg ^nd Honorary Members, Corresponding Mem- 

 bers, and Associates, all of whom shall be elected by 

 ballot. 



Patron. JY. His ExccUency the Governor of Victoria, for 



the time being, shall be requested to be the Patron of 

 the Society. 



Officers. V. There shaU be a President, and two Vice-Presi- 



dents, who, with twelve other Members, and the follow- 

 ing Honorary Officers, viz.. Treasurer, Librarian, and 

 two Secretaries of the Society, shaU constitute the 

 Council. 



Management. VI. The Couucil shall havo the management of the 



affairs of the Society. 

 Ordinary Meet- YH. The Ordinary Meetings of the Society shall be 

 ™^' held once in every month during the Session, from 



March to December inclusive, on days fixed by and 



subject to alteration by the Council with due notice. 

 Annual General VIII. In the sccoud wcck in Marcli there shall be a 

 eemgs. General Meeting, to receive the report of the Council 



and elect the Officers of the Society for the ensuing 



year. 



Retirement of IX. All Office-bcarers and Members of Council, 

 except the six junior or last elected ordinary Members, 

 shall retire from office annually at the General Meeting 

 in March. The names of such Retiring Officers are to 

 be announced at the Ordinary Meetings in November 

 and December. The Officers and Members of Council 

 so retiring shall be eligible for the same or any other 

 office then vacant. 



