SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETIES
CONSTITUTION
(Revised 8th March 2003
1 TITLE
The name of the organisation shall be the Scottish Association of Family History Societies.
 2.  OBJECTS
The objects of the Association shall be to advance public education by promoting and encouraging the study of Scottish family history, genealogy and local history.
In furtherance thereof the Association shall seek to:
(a)  co-ordinate and assist the work of member societies and bodies interested in Scottish family history, genealogy and local history.
(b)  provide a forum for the exchange, collection and distribution of information amongst member societies.,
(c)  act as spokesman with National and Local Government Bodies and Agencies, The Federation of Family History Societies and International Associations etc. on behalf of its members as requested.
(d)  engage in educational activities; publication and sale of relevant information
3.  POWERS
To further the above objects, the Association may:
(a)  take out membership of such organisations as are considered to be in the interests of and compatible with the objects of the Association.
(b)  arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, classes, seminars and training courses.
(c)  cause to be prepared and printed or otherwise reproduced (including electronic media) and circulated, free of charge or for payment, such papers, books, periodicals, pamphlets or other documents or films or recorded tapes (whether audio or visual or both) as shall further the objects.
(d)  purchase, take on lease or exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any property and any rights and privileges considered appropriate for the promotion of the objects and construct, maintain and alter any building considered appropriate for the work of the Association.
(e)  sell, let grant securities over, dispose of or turn to account all or any of the property or assets of the Association.
(f)  borrow or raise money for the objects and accept gifts on such terms and on such security as shall be deemed to be appropriate.
(g)  raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person or persons by way of subscription or otherwise.
(h)  invest the funds of the Association not immediately required for the objects in or upon such investments securities or property as may be thought fit, subject nevertheless to such conditions (if any) as may at the time be imposed or required by law and
(i)  do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects.