82 TRANSACTIONS LIVERPOOL BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 
CONSTITUTION OF THE L.M.B.C. 
(Established March, 1885.) 
I.—The Oxpsect of the L.M.B.C. is to investigate the 
Marine Fauna and Flora (and any related subjects such as 
submarine geology and the physical condition of the water) of 
Liverpool Bay and the neighbouring parts of the Irish Sea and, 
if practicable, to establish and maintain a Biological Station on 
some convenient part of the coast. 
IJ.—The Committee shall consist of not more than 12 
and not less than 10 members, of whom 3 shall form a quorum ; 
and a meeting shall be called at least once a year for the purpose 
of arranging the Annual Report, passing the Treasurer’s 
accounts, and transacting any other necessary business. 
IIT.—During the year the Arrarrs of the Committee shall 
be conducted by an Hon. Director, who shall be Chairman of 
the Committee, and an Hon. TREASURER, both of whom shall 
be appointed at the Annual Meeting, and shall be eligible for 
re-election. 
ITV.—Any Vacancizs on the Committee, caused by death 
or resignation, shall be filled by the election at the Annual 
Meeting of those who, by their work on the Marine Biology of 
the district, or by their sympathy with science, seem best fitted 
to help in advancing the work of the Committee. 
V.—The Expensss of the investigations, of the publication 
of results, and of the maintenance of the Biological Station 
shall be defrayed by the Committee, who, for this purpose, 
shall ask for subscriptions or donations from the public, and for 
grants from scientific funds. | 
VI.—The Biotoeicat Station shall be used primarily for 
the Exploring work of the Committee, and the SPECIMENS 
collected shall, so far as is necessary, be placed in the first 
