1. The name of the organisation shall be the Mineralised Tissues Group (hereinafter referred to as "MTG" or "the Group") of the British Society for Dental Research.
2. The purpose of the organisation shall be to promote and encourage teaching and research in all aspects of mineralised biological tissues, especially those aspects related to oral biology and to facilitate communication of research findings.

1. Membership of MTG will be open to all members of the BSDR. Applications for membership should be submitted to the Secretary who shall present them to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for ratification.
2. An annual membership fee shall be levied and shall be payable at the time of the AGM.

1. Ann Annual General Meeting shall be held normally at the time and place of the BSDR annual meeting. The AGM shall elect officers and committee for the subsequent year, consider the activities of the Group, agree any membership fee and take such decisions as are required for successful operation of MTG. Motions for discussion at the AGM should be received by the Secretary at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
2. Additional scientific or business meetings shall be arranged at the discretion of the Committee.
3. Non-members may attend the scientific meetings under the condition specified by the BSDR for its meetings.

1. The following shall be elected as provided for in Rule 3.1:

Chairperson - for one year, eligible for re-election (maximum term two years)

Secretary - for one year, eligible for re-election

Treasurer - for one year, eligible for re-election

Two Committee Members - for two years

Additional Committee Members (up to a maximum of two) may be co-opted by the Committee. Such co-options should be approved at the next succeeding AGM. Co-opted Committee Members should not serve in that capacity for more than two years.

2. The Officers and Committee shall meet at least once per year to organise the affairs of the Group. It shall have power to arrange joint activities with other interested bodies. Essential expenses incurred shall be a charge upon MTG and BSDR.

These Rules may be amended by a vote of at least two-thirds of those members attending and voting at the AGM of the Group, provided that notice of such amendments shall have been received by the Secretary at least thirty days prior to the AGM.

A motion to dissolve MTG shall be treated as an amendment to these Rules.

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Last updated: 6th December 2004