HCGB Rules & Constitution

1. Name

The club shall be called the Havanese Club of Great Britain.

2. Objectives

The objectives of the Club are to promote the breed, protect its interests, and encourage members to observe and maintain a high standard of health and welfare in all their dogs.

3. Membership

Membership is open to all persons interested in the breed.

Annual subscriptions: Single £11 · Joint £15 · Junior (under 18) £1.

Membership runs from 1st January to 31st December.

New members joining after 1st October are considered paid for the following year.

4. Committee

The Club is managed by a Committee of Officers (Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer) and ordinary Committee members, all elected at the AGM.

5. Meetings

An Annual General Meeting is held each year with fourteen days' notice to all members.

An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called by the Committee or on written request from fifteen or more members.

6. Finance

The Treasurer maintains proper accounts presented to the AGM, independently examined each year.

Financial year runs 1st January to 31st December.

7. Expulsion

The Committee may expel any member whose conduct is considered injurious to the Club or the breed. The member has the right to appeal to a General Meeting.

8. Dissolution

The Club may be dissolved by a two-thirds majority at a General Meeting. Remaining funds shall be distributed to a canine charity chosen by the General Meeting.

9. Annual Returns

The Club shall submit annual returns to the Royal Kennel Club as required.