1.     Name

 

The name of the Association is North Shields Polytechnic Club (“the Association”)

 

2.     Objects

 

The objects of the Association are to promote amateur athletics in North Tyneside and surrounding areas and to provide appropriate facilities to all members including those who are disabled, belong to ethnic minority communities or who are otherwise disadvantaged (“the Objects”)

 

3.     Powers

 

In order to further the objects, the association shall have the power to:

 

3.1    Employ, subject to clause 9.2, paid or unpaid agents, staff or advisers

3.2    Acquire and dispose of property (subject to any consents required by law)

3.3    Invest funds in any lawful manner provided that professional investment advice is obtained whenever it is prudent to do so

3.4    Raise funds by any lawful means except permanent trading

3.5    Accept gifts either for the general purposes of the Association or for a specific purpose within or connected with the Objects

3.6    Insure the Association’s property against any foreseeable risk and take out other insurance policies to protect the Association where required

3.7    Do anything within the law, which is necessary in carrying out the Objects

 

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