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3.2 The magazine will act as the mouthpiece of the Federation to promote communication<br />

and co-operation between members in terms of paragraph 6.2.<br />

4. VISITS BY FOREIGNERS<br />

4.1 Members knowing of visits to Southern Africa by foreign groups or individuals likely<br />

to interest other Members of the Federation, must convey this information to the<br />

Executive Committee.<br />

4.2 The Executive Committee in turn will convey the information to all Members, and if<br />

necessary appoint a liaison officer to co-ordinate and oversee the visit in the interests<br />

of the Federation.<br />

4.3 Costs incurred by Members in receiving foreign visitors on request of the Executive<br />

Committee may be borne by the Federation if so requested by Members and provided<br />

funds are available.<br />

5. RULES OF CONDUCT<br />

5.1 Clubs and societies must ensure that they and their members comply with all local,<br />

provincial and state laws and regulations with regard to the collection, purchase,<br />

exchange, sale and working of cut and uncut material and specimens. It should be a<br />

regular activity of clubs and societies to inform their members of relevant laws and<br />

regulations.<br />

5.2 Clubs and societies must ensure that their members comply with the Rockhounds<br />

Code of Ethics for collectors of material – especially regarding prior permission from<br />

owners to enter their property – removing only as much material as members can<br />

reasonably use themselves, leaving sites in good order, and not returning to sites<br />

visited by clubs without the prior written consent of club committees.<br />

5.3 Clubs and societies must ensure that visitors in their care conduct themselves ethically<br />

at all times.<br />

6. AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS<br />

6.1 These <strong>bylaws</strong> may be amended by a simple majority at an Annual General Meeting<br />

after notice has been given of the proposed amendments along with the regular notice<br />

of the pending Annual General Meeting.<br />

6.2 Notice of proposed amendments must be sent to the Executive Committee in time to<br />

be circulated to Members of the Federation.<br />

Date of approval:<br />

………………………………………..<br />

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