11. a) Membership shall be at the discretion of the Committee, who may refuse any application without stating a reason.

      b) Any applicant becoming a member shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by rules and By-laws of the Association.

      c) The Association shall have the power to accept temporary members on such terms as may be determined by the Committee.

      d) The Committee shall expel or refuse to renew the membership of any member whose conduct tends in their opinion to be injurious to the interests of the Association, its objects, its members, or angling. Before taking such action they shall enquirer fully into said members conduct, and the member given the opportunity to defend and justify the said conduct, either in writing or in person before the Committee. Any decision by the Committee shall be by a simple majority of those present and voting.

      e) An expelled member shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership but shall remain liable for any dues or debts to the Association which became payable or were incurred before the date of expulsion.

      f) From 16th June 2019, the Committee has implemented a 72hrs on / 72hrs off rule. This will be monitored and enforced by the bailiffs.

      g) Every member on the lake is responsible for themselves, their family members, friends & pets whilst fishing; disturbances will not be tolerated.

12. Any existing member May after fifteen years consecutive membership and upon reaching the age of 65 years, continue as a member free of payment of the Annual subscription.