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14. Content of a society's rules

A registered society's rules must contain provision about the following matters -

1. Name

The society's name (which must comply with section 10).

2. Objects

The objects of the society.

3. Registered office

The place of the society's registered office, to which all communications and notices to the society may be addressed.

4. Membership

The terms of admission of the members, including any society or company investing funds in the society under the provisions of this Act.

5. Meetings, voting, changes to rules

The method of holding meetings, the scale and right of voting, and the method of making, altering or rescinding rules.

6. Committees and officers

The appointment and removal of a committee (by whatever name) and of managers or other officers and their respective powers and remuneration.

7. Maximum shareholding