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v. Insert "(d) Fellows. That a class of Fellows be inaugurated and members be elected to this class in recognition of outstanding service to the Association. Initially, election to be by the general membership at an Annual General Meeting, thereafter subsequent election being the prerogative of the existing Fellows". After considerable discussion, this item was referred back to the Council. vi. Re-letter the existing paragraphs as: "(e) Ordinary Member (f) Associate Member (g) Honorary Member (h) Retired Member". Agreed.

Notice of Motion-No. 2

Moved by Mr. G. N. Dean, and seconded by Mr. R. L. Bloor as follows: "That a new Rule be inserted after Rule 6 in the following terms: 6A. Honorary Technical Advisers. The Council may from time to time appoint persons from within or outside the Association to act as Technical Advisers to the Association. Such persons shall during their period of office be ex-officio members of the Council".

This also was referred back.

Notice of Motion-No. 3

Moved by Mr. R. P. Holdaway and seconded by Mr. H. Griffiths as follows: "That Rule 6 be amended by inserting 'Immediate Past Chairman' after 'Vice-Chairman' in line 2". Agreed. Notice of Motion-No. 4 I~ view of the decision to refer back to the Council !'J"ott~e of Motion No. 2, the proposer of this motion, I.e. that Rule 7(a) be amended by the insertion of 'and Technical J\d".isers' after 'Officers' in line 4", Mr. J. Frid asked perm1ss10n that the Notice be withdrawn. Agreed.

Membership The ~on_. Secretary reported that since the last A.G.M. 59 apphcat1ons had been received for the year ending 1967. The total membership now stands at 540.

Any other business A vote of thanks to the Johnson, seconded by Mr. siastically by all present. Council was proposed by Mr. Marsden and endorsed enthuAt t?e close of the morning session, members were entertamed by the W.M.G.B. to a buffet lunch and liquid refreshment. The. meeting re-assembled at 2.30 p.m. when the Chairman mtroduced Mr. K. B. Hill, C.Eng., Engineer in Charge, Design and Development Division, W.M.G.B., who gave a talk with the aid of films on the development and problems involved in the utilisation of Natural Gas. A visit to a number of sections of the Gas Board Headquarters rounded off by tea ended a very interesting and instructive day. Mr. Peskett ably proposed thanks to Messrs. Cooper and Hill and staff of the Gas Board for their help and guidance throughout the day. Thanks were also expressed to Mr. G. N. Dean for making the necessary arrangements.

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Fire Service Commit:t:ee

Supply of Fuel to Road Vehicles We have considered a letter from the B.S.l. inviting observations on the proposal that, resulting from the advent of 'self-service' and unattended petrol and other fuel dispensing stations, the nozzles on fuel pumps should incorporate certain new safety features. The development of such devices would necessitate standardising the size and type of fuel tank entry and filler cap. The institution has pointed out that, in view of the increasing amount of foreign touring, it may be desirable to think in terms of international standardisation. The matter is still in its early stages and much detailed considerstion will be necessary before a firm conclusion can be drawn as to whether the proposal is capable of practical introduction, and we have informed the B.S.l. accordingly. We have, however, exl?resse? the J\ssociation's willingness to take part in any d1scuss10n.s w~1c~ may be held if the institution decides to proceed with its mquiries. Dangerous Substances-Carriage by Road We have noted with interest that in reply to a question in the House of Commons on 18th January, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Home Office said that in view of recent accidents the department had been exploring the possibility of banning the carrying of paraffin in road tankers capable of conveying pe~ro~ and other fuels, but for economic reasons not all d1stnbutors had been willing to adopt such a ban voluntarily. As soon, as present inquiries had been completed, the Hon~e C?ffice would consider whether a statutory ban would be JUSt1fied. We were also pleased to learn tha.t Sub-<:;ommittee ·' 11 (dealing with the construction of vehicles) ot the Stand111g Advisory Committee on Dangerous Substances is now active. Municipal Review Supplement, May, 1968.

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