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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 of the members convened for the purpose and with the approval 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—

(a)

the admission, withdrawal or expulsion of members ;

(b)

offices to be held by members of Executive

Committee and election of the office bearers ;

(c)

the conduct and the duties of the executive committee and of the various officers, agents and servants of the Corporation ;

(d)

the procedure to be observed in the transaction of business at meetings, and otherwise generally for the management of the affairs of the Corporation.

(2)

Such rules may be added to, amended or rescinded in like manner as a rule may be made under subsection (1).

(3)

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