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 the vote of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, to make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or any other written law for all or any of the following matters :—

(a)

the admission, resignation and expulsion of members of the Corporation;

(b)

election of office bearers;

(c)

powers, duties and functions of the Board of

Directors and office-bearers of the Corporation;

(d)

the conduct of meetings of the Board of

Management and the procedures to be followed at such meetings and the quorum of such meetings;

(e)

appointment of employees of the Corporation and their duties and functions; and the code of conduct to be observed by such employees;

(f)

courses of studies to be conducted, syllabuses of studies, examinations and award of certificates, in so far as such rules do not conflict with the national or provincial education policy;”

(g)

the administration and management of the property of the Corporation and the custody of its funds; and

(h)

generally for the management of the affairs of the

Corporation and the attainment of its objects.

(2)

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

(3)

Any rule made by the Corporation may be amended, altered, added to or rescinded in the manner as a rule may be made under subsection (1).

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