XXX RULES. 
of two members of the Council, be elected by a majority of the 
Council, in recognition of services rendered to any scientific in- 
stitution in British Malaya. They shall pay no subscription: they 
shall enjoy the privileges of members except a vote at meetings, 
eligibility for office and free receipt of the Society’s publications. 
III. Officers. 
8. The officers of the Society shall be:— 
A President. 
Vice-Presidents not exceeding six, ordinarily two each from 
(1) The Straits Settlements 
(ui) The F. M. 8. and 
(iui) The Unfederated or other Protected States, although 
this allocation shall in no way be binding on the electors. 
An Honorary Treasurer. An Honorary Librarian. 
An Honorary Secretary. Four Councillors. 
These officers shall be elected for one year at the Annual 
General Meeting, and shall hold office until their successors are 
appointed. 
9. Vacancies in the above offices occurring during any year 
shall be filled by a vote of majority of the remaining officers. 
IV. Council 
10. The Council of the Society shall be scape of the 
officers for the current year, and its duties and powers shall be:— 
(a) to administer the affairs, property and trusts of the 
Society. 
(b) to elect Ordinary and Corresponding members and to re- 
commend candidates for election as Honorary Members of the 
Society. 
(c) to obtain and select material for publication in the 
Journal and to supervise the printing and distribution of the 
Journal. 
(d) to authorise the publication of works and maps at the 
expense of the Society otherwise than in the Journal. 
(ec) to select and purchase books and maps for the Library. 
(f) to accept or decline donations on behalf of the Society. 
(g) to present to the Annual General Meeting at the expira- 
tion of their term of office a report of the proc eedings oo condition 
of the Society. 
(h) to make and enforce bye-laws and’ regulations for the 
proper conduct of the affairs of the Society. ve ery such bye-law 
or regulation shall be published in the Journal. 
11. The Council shall meet for the transaction of business 
once a month and oftener if necessary. Three officers shall form 
a quorum of the Council. 
