The constituency association held an election in February 2005 for their board of directors.
He remained a member of his constituency association, which was aligned with the National Liberals.
The secretive nature of the deal also led to concerns from within the party's headquarters and constituency associations.
Churchill's relationship with his constituency association had come under strain following his resignation from the government and criticism of it.
However, he was pressured to stand by the constituency association which feared the imposition of an unpopular Conservative candidate.
He did not go through with this idea, but his constituency association gave backing to him.
There are also eight regional associations, to which the branches and constituency associations can send delegates.
The party did not field any candidates in the 2009 general election; most of its constituency associations had been de-registered in 2008.
He was deselected by his constituency association ahead of the 2011 Assembly elections.
The election rules required soundings to be taken among constituency associations and reported to the 1922 Committee.