The Cerebrovascular Research Network (known as CARNet), hereinafter referred to as the Network, has been instituted for the purposes of bringing the multidisciplinary research community working in the area of cerebrovascular research together to promote and to accelerate high quality research in this field. CARNet takes the position that its members and those who contribute to its activities have an obligation to conduct research ethically, including in their treatment of animals and humans and in accordance with international regulations (such as the Declaration of Helsinki).
 

Only those who have an interest in the purposes of the Network defined in Rule 1 shall be eligible for Membership of the Network. To join the network, candidates should provide a brief curriculum vitae and usually a recommendation by one existing member of the network. The Committee may elect suitable individuals to Membership based on a substantial contribution to the field. The Committee may also remove Membership from individuals who fail to comply with requirements for CARNet membership.
 

The Network may affiliate to National or International organisations having objects similar to or compatible with the objects of the Network, if approved by the Membership under the procedures outlined for rule changes in Rule 12.
 

The business of the Network shall be conducted by an Executive Committee elected by the Members of the Network. This committee will consist of a Chair, Chair-Elect, immediate past Chair, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Funding Coordinator, a Technical Coordinator, a Projects coordinator, a Trainee member (student or postdoctoral fellow), and up to two Ordinary Members.
 

The Chair shall serve a single 4-year term, to include 1-year as Chair-Elect, 2-years as Chair, and 1-year as immediate past Chair. A 1-year break in service for the chair, at a minimum, is required before re-election to the committee.
 

All other members of the Executive Committee shall be elected for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of re-election for a further 2-year term (maximum 4-year term in any one position). Members may resign by writing to the Secretary at any time.
 

Candidates for Executive Committee membership should be proposed by a Member of the Network with personal knowledge of the candidate, and seconded by one other Member. One of those proposing a candidate can be the candidate themself. They shall provide information about their qualifications and career by submitting their curriculum vitae and a 250 word statement of interest. Nominations shall be sent to the Secretary at least one week before the Annual General Meeting. Elections for Committee membership will be held virtually within 1 week following announcement of the candidates at the Annual General Meeting.
 

The Executive Committee may co-opt up to two additional Members provided that the number of co-opted members shall not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Committee at the time of co-option. Co-opted members are selected by the Executive Committee and not elected by membership of the Network. Co-opted members shall have all the rights as other Executive Committee members, including the right to vote at meetings of the Executive Committee. Co-opted members will serve a single 2-year term, which can be renewed for an additional 2-year term (4-year maximum), as deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee.
 

The Chair shall chair meetings of the Executive Committee and the Annual General Meeting, and provide overall leadership for the Network. The Treasurer shall be responsible to the Network for any financial matters; they must reside in the UK as the CARNet bank account is with a UK bank. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Executive Committee meetings, a record of meetings of the Network, a record of the membership, notify all members of the date and place of the next meeting, and any other relevant activities of the Network. The Funding Coordinator shall coordinate funding applications in support of the aims of the Network. The Technical Coordinator shall lead in supporting the Network’s website and other IT requirements. The Projects coordinator shall coordinate research projects instituted by the Network.
 

The Executive Committee shall meet at least two times each year, either face-to-face or remotely. There shall be a quorum when at least one-third of the number of members of the Executive Committee or three members of the Executive Committee, whichever is the greater, are present at a meeting. The Executive Committee shall report to the Annual General Meeting.
 

There shall be at least one Network Meeting annually. Annual Meetings will be organized by the Executive Committee, and a local organizing committee, if needed. The chair of the local organizing committee will be co-opted to the Executive Committee for the year of their annual meeting if they are not already a Member of the Executive Committee. Meetings may be organised in association with other Societies or Charitable Bodies having objects similar to the objects of the Network. Meetings will be open to non-members. An Annual General Meeting shall be held during the Meeting, at which only members are entitled to vote.
 

Proposed changes to the Rules of the Network will be voted on via electronic ballot. The Rules of the Network shall not be changed unless a simple majority (51%) of voting Members vote in favour of a change. Notice of the suggested change shall be given in writing to the Secretary, who shall notify all members of the proposal in writing. Voting will be open for at least two weeks.
 

If the Executive Committee decides that it is necessary or advisable to dissolve the Network, it shall call a meeting of all Members, of which not less than three weeks’ notice (stating the terms of the resolution to be proposed) shall be given. If the proposal is confirmed by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting, the Executive Committee shall have power to realise any assets held by or on behalf of the Network. Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be given or transferred to such other charitable institution or institutions having objects similar to the objects of the Network as members of the Network may determine, or failing that shall be applied for some other charitable purpose.