62 TRANSACTIONS LIVERPOOL BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 
CONSTITUTION OF THE L.M.B.C. 
(Established March, 1885.) 
I.—The Ossecr of the L.M.B.C. is to investigate the © 
Marine Fauna and Flora (and any related subjects such as — 
subiiarine 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. i 
I].—The Commitree 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. " 
III.—During the year the Arratrs 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 udiiaiic: and — be eligible for | 
re-election. 1 
IV.—Any Vacancrzs 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 i 
to help in advancing the work of the Committee. : 
V.—The Expenses 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. q 
VI.—The Brotogicat 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 q 
