Cumann Oidí na h-Éireann: The Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association was founded in 1964 to promote and assist the teaching of mathematics at all levels. Membership is open to all those interested in mathematics and mathematics education. It is operated voluntarily by maths teachers for the purpose of supporting teachers and students in their maths education. Our activities include providing courses and in-servicefor teachers, sharing resources and running competitions for students. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries about our services and wish to get involved.
CONSTITUTION (as amended at 2011 AGM)
I. NAME
The Association shall be known as: "Cumann Oidí Matamaitice na hÉireann" or "Irish Mathematics Teachers Association". This may be shortened to IMTA.
II. AIM
The aim of the Association shall be to further the study and teaching of Mathematics and to foster co-operation between teachers of Mathematics at all levels, especially by means of the following:
(a) The encouragement of the formation of regional branches;
(b) The promotion of lectures, debates and symposia;
(c) The foundation and development of library facilities;
(d) Continuous review of curricula and examinations;
(e) Ensuring that suitable text material is made available;
(f) Promotion of research and experimental Projects in mathematical education;
(g) Liaison with kindred associations and with Educational authorities;
(h) The publication of a newsletter / journal [to contain articles and contributions from branches, individual members, various groups and other contributors]; the maintenance of the Association Web site.
(i) The encouragement and promotion of professional development.
III. MEMBERSHIP
1. All those interested in mathematics and mathematics education may apply for membership, subject to the approval of Council.
2 . There shall be three categories of membership: full, honorary and associate. Persons not in full-time employment may opt for associate membership if they wish.
3 . Persons who, in the opinion of the Council have contributed notably to mathematics or mathematics education may be elected honorary members.
4. Associate Members and Honorary Members shall have all the privileges of membership except that they may not hold office or vote.
5. Council shall decide on regulations for the formation of Branches from time to time.
6. Each Branch Secretary shall keep an alphabetical list of members with their home addresses and the addresses of the School, College, Institute or University at which they teach, where relevant. Each Branch shall forward a list of members to the national Treasurer annually by a date to be determined by Council.
7 . Each Branch Treasurer shall furnish a Statement of Accounts to August 31, to Council annually by a date to be determined by Council.
IV. SUBSCRIPTION
1 . The annual subscription for members and associate members shall be determined annually by the Annual General Meeting, to take effect for the following academic year.
2 . Branches shall withhold 50% of the annual subscription, the remaining 50% to be apportioned to Council.
3. The Treasurer of the Branch shall acknowledge in writing receipt of all subscriptions.
V.THE COUNCIL
1. The Council shall have the following functions:
(i) To administer the affairs of the Association.
(ii) To represent the branches and members.
(iii) To implement the Aims of the Association.
(iv) To negotiate with the NCCA and the Department of Education & Skills on behalf of the Association.
2. The Council shall consist of the following:
(i) The outgoing Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Honorary Secretary, Recording Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.
(ii) The Syllabus Committee representatives.
(iii) The editor of the journal (ex-officio).
(iv) Members from the second level sector, with each branch electing one member, who shall be nominated in writing to Council Honorary Secretary, at least four weeks in advance of the AGM.
(v) 4 members from the third level sector to be nominated to Council at the AGM.
(vi) 1 member from the primary sector, to be nominated to Council at AGM.
(vii) Not more than two co-opted members.
3. In the event of a branch representative not being able to attend a particular meeting, the member's branch may nominate a replacement.
4. Seven members of the Council shall constitute a quorum.
5. In the event of a vacancy occurring, the Council shall have power to fill such vacancy.
6. The Council shall also have power to set up Sub-Committees when such are required.
VI .ELECTIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNCIL
1. The terms of office of council shall extend from the conclusion of the AGM to the conclusion of the next AGM.
2. The Council shall, at its first meeting, elect from among the incoming Members, the officers of the Association:- Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Honorary Secretary, Recording Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.
3. Any officer may serve for no more than 4 consecutive years in the post.
4. The Editorial Board shall be appointed by the Council.
VII. EXPENSES
Expenses incurred on behalf of the Association shall be paid by the Treasurer on the recommendation of the Council.
VIII. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL MEETINGS
1. The Annual Conference shall be held at a time and place decided at the previous Annual General Meeting.
2. During the Annual Conference the Annual General Meeting shall be held at which the report of the Honorary Secretary, the Statement of accounts and Treasurer's report to August 31st shall be presented, and at which nominations to Council for the coming year shall be announced.
3. At least six weeks notice of the AGM shall be sent to Branch Secretaries to ensure that the members of their branches receive notification at least one month in advance of the meeting.
4. An Extraordinary General Meeting shall be called at any time by the Honorary Secretary either at the discretion of the Council, or at the request, in writing, of not less than thirty members.
5. At a General Meeting any member shall have the right to move a resolution which, having been duly seconded, arises, in the opinion of the Chairperson out of the report of the Honorary Secretary or of the Honorary Treasurer. Other resolutions will be governed by VIII. 6.
6. At the Annual General Meeting any member shall have the right to move a resolution not covered in VIII. 5, or to propose an amendment to these Rules, provided that two months notice of the motion is sent in writing to the Honorary Secretary who shall forward it to all members of the Association when sending notice of the meeting.
7. Rule VIII. 6 shall not apply to resolutions and / or amendments to the Rules proposed by the Council.
8. A resolution shall be duly carried upon receiving a majority of the votes of the members present.
IX. THE DELEGATE CONFERENCE
1. The Delegate Conference shall consist of the Council and two delegates from each branch.
2. The Delegate Conference shall be held from time to time as determined by Council, at a venue arranged at the previous AGM.
I. NAME
The Association shall be known as: "Cumann Oidí Matamaitice na hÉireann" or "Irish Mathematics Teachers Association". This may be shortened to IMTA.
II. AIM
The aim of the Association shall be to further the study and teaching of Mathematics and to foster co-operation between teachers of Mathematics at all levels, especially by means of the following:
(a) The encouragement of the formation of regional branches;
(b) The promotion of lectures, debates and symposia;
(c) The foundation and development of library facilities;
(d) Continuous review of curricula and examinations;
(e) Ensuring that suitable text material is made available;
(f) Promotion of research and experimental Projects in mathematical education;
(g) Liaison with kindred associations and with Educational authorities;
(h) The publication of a newsletter / journal [to contain articles and contributions from branches, individual members, various groups and other contributors]; the maintenance of the Association Web site.
(i) The encouragement and promotion of professional development.
III. MEMBERSHIP
1. All those interested in mathematics and mathematics education may apply for membership, subject to the approval of Council.
2 . There shall be three categories of membership: full, honorary and associate. Persons not in full-time employment may opt for associate membership if they wish.
3 . Persons who, in the opinion of the Council have contributed notably to mathematics or mathematics education may be elected honorary members.
4. Associate Members and Honorary Members shall have all the privileges of membership except that they may not hold office or vote.
5. Council shall decide on regulations for the formation of Branches from time to time.
6. Each Branch Secretary shall keep an alphabetical list of members with their home addresses and the addresses of the School, College, Institute or University at which they teach, where relevant. Each Branch shall forward a list of members to the national Treasurer annually by a date to be determined by Council.
7 . Each Branch Treasurer shall furnish a Statement of Accounts to August 31, to Council annually by a date to be determined by Council.
IV. SUBSCRIPTION
1 . The annual subscription for members and associate members shall be determined annually by the Annual General Meeting, to take effect for the following academic year.
2 . Branches shall withhold 50% of the annual subscription, the remaining 50% to be apportioned to Council.
3. The Treasurer of the Branch shall acknowledge in writing receipt of all subscriptions.
V.THE COUNCIL
1. The Council shall have the following functions:
(i) To administer the affairs of the Association.
(ii) To represent the branches and members.
(iii) To implement the Aims of the Association.
(iv) To negotiate with the NCCA and the Department of Education & Skills on behalf of the Association.
2. The Council shall consist of the following:
(i) The outgoing Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Honorary Secretary, Recording Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.
(ii) The Syllabus Committee representatives.
(iii) The editor of the journal (ex-officio).
(iv) Members from the second level sector, with each branch electing one member, who shall be nominated in writing to Council Honorary Secretary, at least four weeks in advance of the AGM.
(v) 4 members from the third level sector to be nominated to Council at the AGM.
(vi) 1 member from the primary sector, to be nominated to Council at AGM.
(vii) Not more than two co-opted members.
3. In the event of a branch representative not being able to attend a particular meeting, the member's branch may nominate a replacement.
4. Seven members of the Council shall constitute a quorum.
5. In the event of a vacancy occurring, the Council shall have power to fill such vacancy.
6. The Council shall also have power to set up Sub-Committees when such are required.
VI .ELECTIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNCIL
1. The terms of office of council shall extend from the conclusion of the AGM to the conclusion of the next AGM.
2. The Council shall, at its first meeting, elect from among the incoming Members, the officers of the Association:- Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Honorary Secretary, Recording Secretary and Honorary Treasurer.
3. Any officer may serve for no more than 4 consecutive years in the post.
4. The Editorial Board shall be appointed by the Council.
VII. EXPENSES
Expenses incurred on behalf of the Association shall be paid by the Treasurer on the recommendation of the Council.
VIII. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL MEETINGS
1. The Annual Conference shall be held at a time and place decided at the previous Annual General Meeting.
2. During the Annual Conference the Annual General Meeting shall be held at which the report of the Honorary Secretary, the Statement of accounts and Treasurer's report to August 31st shall be presented, and at which nominations to Council for the coming year shall be announced.
3. At least six weeks notice of the AGM shall be sent to Branch Secretaries to ensure that the members of their branches receive notification at least one month in advance of the meeting.
4. An Extraordinary General Meeting shall be called at any time by the Honorary Secretary either at the discretion of the Council, or at the request, in writing, of not less than thirty members.
5. At a General Meeting any member shall have the right to move a resolution which, having been duly seconded, arises, in the opinion of the Chairperson out of the report of the Honorary Secretary or of the Honorary Treasurer. Other resolutions will be governed by VIII. 6.
6. At the Annual General Meeting any member shall have the right to move a resolution not covered in VIII. 5, or to propose an amendment to these Rules, provided that two months notice of the motion is sent in writing to the Honorary Secretary who shall forward it to all members of the Association when sending notice of the meeting.
7. Rule VIII. 6 shall not apply to resolutions and / or amendments to the Rules proposed by the Council.
8. A resolution shall be duly carried upon receiving a majority of the votes of the members present.
IX. THE DELEGATE CONFERENCE
1. The Delegate Conference shall consist of the Council and two delegates from each branch.
2. The Delegate Conference shall be held from time to time as determined by Council, at a venue arranged at the previous AGM.