7. Rules of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

It shall be lawful for the Corporation from time to time, at any general meeting and by a majority of not less than two thirds of the members present and voting, to make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or other written law, for all or any of the following matters:—

(a)

the admission, withdrawal or expulsion of members from their membership;

(b)

the election of the office-bearers, their term of office and their powers and duties;

(c)

the procedure to be followed in the transaction of business at meetings of the Corporation;

(d)

the administration and management of the property of the Corporation, the custody of its funds, and the maintenance and audit of its accounts; and

(e)

generally, for management of the affairs of the

Corporation and the accomplishment of its objects.

(2)

Any rule made by the Corporation may be amended, added to or rescinded at a like meeting and in like manner as a rule made under subsection (1).

(3)

The members of the Corporation shall be subject to the rules of the Corporation.

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