The Association shall be called the Dornoch & District Angling Association and shall be based in Dornoch.

The objects of the Association are

(a) To endeavour to obtain other rights of fishing for salmon, sea trout and brown trout in Sutherland and neighbouring counties.

(b) Generally foster and encourage angling by rod & line in the Burgh of Dornoch & District and to do everything necessary for the improvement and / or protection of river, estuary and loch fish and angling facilities.

The facility for fishing for sea trout & salmon on Loch Brora shall be exercised between 1st April to 15th October, or such dates that may be set by the local Fishery Boards (both dates inclusive) and on brown trout lochs from 15th March to 6th October (both dates inclusive). Lochs which are stocked with Rainbow trout may be fished, (for that species only) by boat until, and including 31st October. In addition members and their guests shall be entitled to fish for Rainbow trout from the bank on Loch Lannsaidh all year round.

The Annual Subscription

(a) For membership shall be determined at the AGM each year. Senior Citizens may pay a reduced subscription on request, and a Junior members subscription will also be set at the AGM each year.

(b) Membership fees are due on 15th March and must be paid before the end of May. Members who have not paid within the specified time will not be eligible to fish club lochs at members rates or compete in any of the club's competitions.

The Annual General Meeting will be held in March of each year, circumstances permitting, when Office Bearers comprising of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer and eight members of a Committee of Management shall be appointed for a period of three years. Members will retire in rotation, with the option of offering themselves for re-election at the AGM. A President and Vice-President will be appointed from past members of the Committee for a term of three years, but can be invited to continue for a further term by the members attending the meeting.

An Emergency General Meeting (EGM) may be called at the discretion of the committee at any time, or at the request of at least 15 members of the club. The application must be made in writing to the Secretary. The quorum for the EGM must be at least 20 members.

The Association shall have a Committee of Management of President and Vice-President as ex officio members, Chairman, Vice-Chairman Secretary, Treasurer and eight committee members, the office bearers being ex officio members of any Sub-Committee. Six members of the Committee shall form a quorum and the Chairman will have a casting vote, in addition to his deliberative vote, to use at his/her discretion.

The Office bearers shall have the power to adjust and sign any Agreement entered into between the Association and the various Proprietors of the fishing rights granted to the Association. The Office Bearers whilst carrying out their legal duties on behalf of the Association will be indemnified from all personal liability arising from their actions.

Every member on payment of his/her subscription shall receive a membership card bearing;

(a) The Name of the Association.

(b) The Name and Address of the Member.

(c) The season for which it is valid.

(d) A Membership Number.

(e) The signature of the Secretary or Treasurer or issuing person.

The member should also sign the card on receipt, and the card should be available for inspection by any member of the Association or Water Bailiff if identification is reasonably required on fishing waters of the Association.

Members booking fishing at member's rates may be requested to produce the card or provide their membership number before the permit is issued.

All members will be presumed to have made themselves familiar with the rules applicable to the waters they are fishing as well as the general rules printed on the card and on the permit. The membership cards shall not be transferable.

The Committee of Management shall have the power to formulate rules governing the use of all fishing rights acquired by the Association, and such rules, after approval by the Association at a General Meeting, shall be binding on all members. Copies of the Rules shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times. A shortened version of the Rules will be printed on all permits.

The financial year of the Association shall run from 1st January to 31st December each year.

The funds of the Association shall be kept in the name of the Association with the Clydesdale Bank Pic. Dornoch, or such other Bank or Banks as shall from time to time be agreed upon. These accounts will be operated on by two Office Bearers for the time of the Association. Any investment acquired shall be taken in the names of the members of the Committee of Management on behalf of the Association.

The terms of the Constitution may be altered at any Annual General Meeting if notice of the intended alteration is given to the Secretary in writing not less than seven days prior to the Annual General Meeting, and that the alteration is approved by a majority of the members present at the Annual General Meeting.

DISSOLUTION: If the Committee of Management by a majority decides at any time that it is necessary to dissolve the Association it shall call a Extraordinary General Meeting of all members of the Association of which meeting not less than fourteen

Days notice shall be given stating the terms of the resolution to be proposed, which notice shall be displayed in a conspicuous place or places in the neighbourhood, and advertised in the local newspaper.

If a decision for dissolution shall be confirmed by a majority of paid up members present and voting at such a meeting, the Committee shall have the power to dispose of any assets held by or in the name of the Association. The proceeds of the sale remaining after the settlement of any proper debts and liabilities shall be applied with cash balances in the Association towards the benefit of the inhabitants of Dornoch and District as the Committee may decide.