The cinema and the public: a critical analysis of the origin, constitution, and control of the British Film Institute (1934)

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APPENDIX B. Articles of Association of " The British Film Institute " to which reference is made on pages 24-31 in the text. V. — Officers. " Art. 19. There shall be the following officers of the Institute, namely : — A Council consisting of not more than 10 Members, who shall be designated as k Governors,' a General Manager, and a Secretary." VI. — Council. " Art. 20. The first Members of the Council shall be nominated as follows : — One each by the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association, the Kinematograph Renters' Society and the Federation of British Industries and three by the Commission on Educational and Cultural Films and such six Members of the Council shall forthwith co-opt three other persons to represent public interests, and such nine persons shall co-opt a Chairman of the Council from outside their number. Every Member of the Council must be of British nationality, and must be a Member of the Institute or become a Member thereof within 21 days of his nomination, co-optation or election. If any member of the Council shall cease Page 41