Singapore legislation

Clause 16

of Rubber Association of Singapore (Incorporation) Bill

Clause 16

Power to make rules

The Corporation may, with the approval of the Minister, make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act —

(a)

to prescribe the form of application for membership;

(b)

to regulate the election of members and to prescribe entrance fees and subscriptions;

(c)

to constitute and define the various categories or classes of members and to define the respective rights, privileges and obligations of members and of each such category and class;

(d)

to provide for the suspension, cancellation or termination of membership;

(e)

to regulate for the maintenance of proper standards of conduct in the carrying on of the rubber trade and to deal with infringements of the same;

(f)

to provide for the election, appointment, tenure of office, rotation, retirement, discipline, disqualification, conduct of proceedings and powers and duties of the members of the Committee;

(g)

to provide for the powers and duties of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman;

(h)

to provide for the calling and conduct of and procedure at meetings of the Corporation and voting of members whether by proxy or otherwise at meetings;

(i)

to provide for the appointment of a Secretary and other officers of the Corporation;

(j)

to provide for the keeping, audit and presentation of accounts;

(k)

to authorise the Committee to make such by-laws and regulations as may be expedient; and

(l)

for any other purposes, whether of a similar nature to the foregoing or not, necessary or expedient in or about the management of the Corporation or for the carrying into effect of any of the objects of the Corporation.

Clause 16 — Rubber Association of Singapore (Incorporation) Bill