8.

COUNCIL

8.1.

At the AGM the members shall elect a Council of not less than  seven, or more than fifteen members.

8.2.

The Council shall elect from its members at the first Council meeting following the AGM the following officers; Hon. Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer.  It may appoint such additional officers as it may deem necessary.

8.3.

At the first Council meeting following the AGM the Council shall set a quorum for subsequent Council meetings.

8.4.

The affairs of the Federation shall be managed by the Council.

8.5.

The Council shall be empowered to co-opt further members up to a maximum of fifteen.

8.6.

The Council shall be empowered to appoint;

8.6.1.

sub-committees.

8.6.2.

delegates to All-Ireland Board of Ballroom Dancing meetings.

8.6.3.

delegates to other local, national, or international bodies or meetings.

8.7.

Council meetings will be convened as and when the Council decides, or on reasonable notice, not less than two days, from the Hon. Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or Hon. Secretary.  Scheduled meetings may only be cancelled with the consent of the majority of Council members

8.8.

The Hon. Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or Hon. Secretary shall be empowered to call a meeting at instant notice to settle a grave matter requiring an immediate decision.

8.9.

Any Council member missing three consecutive Council meetings shall be deemed to have resigned from the Council.