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\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 TIES ACT 1994
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\par 1. Short Title and commencement
\par 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Incorporated societies
\par 4. Pecuniary gain
\par 5. Rules of incorporated }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15676709\charrsid15930503 societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14768455\charrsid15930503 
\par 6. Rules of society may provide for penaltie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14768455\charrsid15930503 
\par 7. Societies may make regulations or bylaws
\par 8. Application for incorporation
\par 9. Registrar to register society if in order
\par 10. Certificate of incorporation to be conclusive evidence of registration
\par 11. Upon issue of certificate members to be a body corporate
\par 12. Name of society not to be the same as the name of another society or body corporate
\par 13. Penalty for improper use of word }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14768455\charrsid15930503 Incorporated}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{
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\par 14. Appeal from Registrar to a Judge }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15676709\charrsid15930503 of the High Court
\par 15. No liability on members for obligation of society
\par 16. Members to have no right to property of society
\par 17. Contracts by society
\par 18. Service on society
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1198690\charrsid15930503 20. Registered office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1198690 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189\charrsid15930503 1. Restriction of operations of society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189\charrsid15930503 22. Society not to engage in operations involving pecuniary gain}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189 
\par 23. Alteration of Rules
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189 ry}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189\charrsid15930503  winding up of society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4525189 
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\par 28. Petition to Court for winding up
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\par 30. Dissolution by Registrar
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12855482 32. Pecuniary gain received by member of corporate body
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\par 34. Registrar
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704\charrsid15930503 35. Assistant Registrars of Incorporated Societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704\charrsid15930503 36. Registrar to keep reg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 ister of incorporated societies
\par 37. Inspection of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 ocuments
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) This Act shall come into force on the first day of October 1994.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) No such application shall be made}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  except with the consent of a ma}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 jority of the members of the society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid11222711 Pecuniary gain}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - Persons shall not be deemed to be associated for pecuniary gain merely by reason of any of the following circumstances, namely:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8401469 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (a) that the society itself makes a pecuniary gain, unless tha}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  gain or some part thereof is divided among or received }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid987349 b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 y the members or some of them;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8401469 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
(b) that the members of the society are entitled to divide between them the property of the society on its dissolution;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13312324 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8401469 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (c) that the society is established}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
 for the protection or regulatio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 n of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
some trade, business, indus}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9967416 try, or calling in which the members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  are engaged or interested, i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 f the society itself does not en}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 gage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 or take part in any such trade,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9967416 business, industry, or calling}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 , or any part or branch thereof;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13312324 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8401469 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (d) that any member of the society derives pecuniary gain fro the 
society by way of salary as a servant or officer of the soc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ety;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13312324\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8401469 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (e) that any member of the society derives from the socie}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13312324 ty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  any pecuniary gain to which that member would be equally en}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 tit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 led if not a member of the society;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13312324 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8401469 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (f) that the members of the society compete with each othe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  for trophies or prizes other than money prizes.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
\par 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid11612382 Rules of incorporated societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - (1) The rules of a society shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid219417  state or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  provide for the following matters, that is to say:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
the name of the society, with the addition }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Incorporated}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  as the last word in that name;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (b) the objects for which the society is established;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (c) the modes in which persons become members of the so}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 iety;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (d) the modes in which persons cease to b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
e members of the society;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (e) the mode in which the rules of the society may be altered, added to, or rescinded;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (f) the mode of summonin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
g and holding general meetings o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 f the society, and of voting at such meetings;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (g) the appointment of officers of the society;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (h) the control and use of the common seal of the society;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (i) the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3281810 C}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ontrol and investment of the funds of the society;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (j) the powers (if any) of the society to borrow money;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (k) the disposition of the property of the society in the event }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 f the winding up of the society;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11612382 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ) such other matters as the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278569 Registrar may require to be provi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ded for in any particular instance.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) The rules of the society may contain any other provisions which are not inconsistent with this Act or with law.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) The rules of the society and any amendment of those rules shall b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  printed or typewritten.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid11612382 Rules of societ}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid11612382 y }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid11612382 may provide for penalties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - In addition to the m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 att}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ers specified in sections 5 and 7, the rules of any society }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 may make provision for the impos}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ition on any member of reasonable fines and forfeiture}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 s, and for the consequences of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 non}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 payment of any subscription or fine.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Society may make regulations or bylaws}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - (1) In addition to the m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14748828 atters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  specified in sections 
5 and 6, the rules of any society may make provision from time to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 tim}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
e, by resolution in general meeting, to make, amend, or rescind regulations or bylaws, not inconsistent with the principal Act or with the rules of the society, for such purposes as may be specified in that behalf in the rules.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
(2) The making, amendment, or rescission of any regulations or bylaws pursuant to any rules in accordance with this section shall not be deemed to be an alteration of the rules within the meaning of section 23 of this Act.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Application for incorporation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - Every application for the incorporation of a society shall be made to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  Registrar in manner following:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9325967 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (a) two copies of the rules of the society having written there}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7871981 on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  an application for incorporatio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 n in the form in the Schedule he}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 reto or to the like effect shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 l be signed by not less than fift}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 een}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 persons being members of the society, and each subscrib
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 er}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  to the application shall add to his signature his description and address, and his signature shall be attested by a witness w}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 o is not a subscriber. When any body corporate is a subscribe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  its seal shall be affixed to the application;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9325967 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (b) the two copies of the said rules so signed or sealed sh}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  be delivered to the Registrar, together with the prescr
ibed fee and together with a statutory declaration made by an officer o the society or by a solicitor to the effect that a majority o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4469913 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  the members of the society have consented to the application, and that the rules so signed or s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 ealed are the rules of the socie}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ty.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Registrar to register society if in order}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 The Registrar, on being sa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 isfied that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 the requirements of this Act have been obser}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 ved, shall thereupon do the foll}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ing things:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9325967 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (a) enter the name of the said socie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
ty in the register k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10702796 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 pt by him u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
nder this Act, together with such other particulars with respect to the society as he thinks fit;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9325967 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (b) issue under his seal a certificate that the society is in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid480382 corporated}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9325967 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (c) register the rules of the society by sealing with his s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1197961 eal the said}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  copies thereof;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9325967 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (d) return one of those copies to the subscribers and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6161861 retain the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 other copy.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
\par 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Certificate of incorporation to be conclusive evidence of re}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid9325967 g}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 istratio}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid9325967 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - Every certificate of incorporation issued under the seal of the Registrar shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
onclusive evidence that all statutory requirements in respect of registration and of matters }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 recedent}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 and incidental thereto have been complied with, and that the society is authoris}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  to be registered and has been duly registered and incorporated under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid9325967 Up}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 
on issue of certificate members to be a body corporate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - Upon }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13437270 the issue }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 of the certificate of incorporation the subscribers to the rules of the society, toge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 ther with}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  all other persons who are then members of the society or who afterwards become}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 members }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 of the society in accordance with the rules thereof, shall as from the date of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1704589 incorporation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4271856 mentioned in the certificate, be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  a body corpor}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4938798 ate by the name contained in the said rules,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  having perpetual succession and a common seal, and capable forthwith, subject to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4938798 this Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 and to the said rules, of exercising all the functions of a body corporate and of holding land.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Name of socie}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid9325967 ty}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503\charrsid9325967  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8791633 not to be the same as the name of another society or body }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 corporate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - No society shall be registered under a name which is identical with }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid669669 that of other}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  society registered under this Act, or of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 a company carrying on business in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2105287 the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
Islands (whether registered in the Cook Islands or not), or of any other body c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10946323 orporate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 established or registered in the Cook Islands under any Act, or so nearly resemb}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 les}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13069825 that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 name as to be calculated to deceive, except where that other society or company }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12544620 or body }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 corporate as the case may be, signifies its consent i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7226803 
n such manner as the Registrar requires,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  and the Registrar is satisfied that registration of the society by the proposed name }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7226803 
will not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 be contrary to the public interest.
\par 
\par 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Penal of improper use of word }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Incorporated}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2709640  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 If any society, not society incorp
orated under this Act, operates under any name or title of which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Incorporated}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 , or any contraction or imitation of that word is the last word, every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2709640 member }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 of the society shall be liable on conviction to a f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2709640 
ine not exceeding $10 for every }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 da}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2709640 upon }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 which that name or title has been used.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Appeal from Registrar to a Judge of the High Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - An appeal sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 lie to a Judge of the High Court from any refusal of the Registrar to register a society or any amendment of the rules of a society, and the decision of the Judge on any such ap}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 plication}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  shall be final and without appeal to the Court of Appeal or to Her Majesty in Council.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 No}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid9325967 
 liability on members for oblig}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 ation of societ}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid9325967 y}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - Except when oth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
rwise expressly provided in this Act, membership of a society shall not of itself impose }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
n the members any personal liability in respect of any contract, debt, or other obligation m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 de or incurred by the society.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Members to have no right to property of society}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - Except when otherwise expressly provided by this Act or by the rules of a society, membership of a society shall not be deemed to confer upon the members any right, title, or interest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6639289 
, either legal or equitable, in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  the property of the society.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Contracts by society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 (1) Any contract which, if made between private }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 persons, must be by deed shall, when }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15742069 made by a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  society}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15742069 , be in writing under the common seal of the society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Any contract which, if made between private persons, must be in wri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ti}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
ng signed by the parties to be charged therewith may, when made by a society, be in writing signed by any person acting on behalf of and under the express or implied authority of the society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Any contract which, if made between private persons, might be m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1657614 ade}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3687386 
 without writing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 may, when made by a society, be made without writing by any person ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3110309 ting}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  on behalf of and under the express or implied authority of the society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Service on society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - Any summons, notice, order, or other document requi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 red}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 to be served upon a society may be served by leaving the same at the society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 s registe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 red}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  office, or by sending it through the post in a registered letter addressed to the society at }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10957793 that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 office.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Security for costs where society is plaintiff}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - Where 
a society is the plaintiff in any action or other legal proceeding, and there appears by any credible testimony to be reason to believe that if the defendant is successful in his defence the assets of the soci}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ty will be insufficient to pay his costs, a Ju
dge may require sufficient security to be given by the society for those costs, and may stay all proceedings until that security is given.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Registered office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - (1) Every society shall have a registered office to w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 hi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ch all communications may be addressed.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Notice of the situation of that office and of any change therein shall be given to the Registrar and recorded by him.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Until that notice is given, the s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ociety shall be deemed not to ha}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ve complied with the provisions of this section as to having a registered office.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (4) If any society carries on its operations without having a registered offi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ce}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 , every officer of the society and every member of the committee or other governing body of the Society shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $10 for every day during which th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 se operations are carried on.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Restriction of operations of society}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - (1) I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 f any society carries on or pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 pos}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 es}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  to carry on any operation which is beyond the scope of the objects of the society as defin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 in its rules, the Registrar may give notice in writing to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ociety not to carry on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7950768 that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 operation.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) If after the receipt of that notice the society fails or refuses to confo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 rm}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  thereto, every officer of the society and every member of the committee or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 other gove}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 rnin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 g body of the society shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $10 for every day during w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 hi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ch that failure or refusal continues, unless he proves that the failure or refusal has taken pl}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ce without his authority or consent.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Society not to engage in operations involving pecuniary gain}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - (1) N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 o society }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
shall do any act of such a nature that if the doing thereof were one of the objects f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 which }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 the society was established, the members of the society would be deemed to be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10100622 sociated }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 for pecuniary gain within the meaning of sections 4 and 5 of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Every society which does any such act shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
e liable to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 fine not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 exceeding $500.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Every member who aids, abets, procures, assists, or takes part in th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 doing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
of any such act by a society shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $100, and a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10100622 ll such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 members shall be jointly and severally liable to any creditor of the society for all de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 bts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 obligations incurred by the society in or in consequence of the doing of that act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (4) Every member who derives any pecuniary gain from any act done }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 by the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 society in breach of this section shall be deemed to have received the same to the us}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 e of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  society, and the same may be recovered by the society accordingly.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid9325967 Alteration of rules}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - (1) A society may from time to time alter its }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13841164 rules in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
manner provided by the said rules, but subject to the provisions of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Every such alteration shall be in writing, signed or s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 aled in dupli}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 cate by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 at least three members of the society, and the d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4069745 ocuments so signed or sealed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4069745 hall be delivered to the Registrar, accompanied by a statutory declaration made by a solicitor or at least}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  one member to the effec
t that the said alteration has been made in accordan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ce with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  the rules of the society.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6891876 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 (3) The Registrar, upon being satisfied that the alteration has been duly made, and that the rules as so altered conf}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13723329 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325967 rm }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13723329 in all respects with this Act, shall register }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2843954 the alteration in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1605570 like}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2843954  manner as in the case of the original rules, and the said alteration shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13723329 
thereupon take effect according to the tenor thereof. Such registration shall be conclusive evidence that all conditions precedent to the making of the alteration, or to the registration thereof, have been duly fulfilled.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3409980 (4) No alteratio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 n }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3409980 in the objects of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3625318 a society shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3409980 
registered unless the Registrar is satisfied either that the alteration is not of such a nature as to prejudicially affect any existing creditor of the society, or that all creditors who may be so affected consent to the alteration.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (5) In the case of any alteration of the name of a society the Registrar }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14835371 may, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6901847 in his discretion, refuse to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  register the alteration until the making thereof has been pu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 blicly}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  advertised in such manner as the Registrar thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10224048\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid10224048 Register of members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - 
(1) Every society shall keep a register of its mem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 bers.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10224048  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
) The register shall contain the names, addresses, and occupations of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8215674  those}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  members, and the dates at which they became members.}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Every society shall from time to time when required by the Regis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 trar so}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  to do, send to him a list of the names, addresses, and occupations of its mem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 bers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362958 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  accompanied by a statutory declaration verifying that list and made by some officer o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 the society.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid10224048 Annual financial statement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - (1) Every society shall deliver annually to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Registrar, in such form and at such time as shall be prescribed, a statemen}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  containing the following particulars:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10224048 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (a) the income and expenditure of the society during the society}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240016 last }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 financial year; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10224048 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (b) the assets and liabilities of the society at the close of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240016 said year;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10240016 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (c) all mortgages, charges, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5515197 d securities of any description}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  affecting any of the property of the society at the close of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240016\charrsid15930503 said year.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240016 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3161507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) The said statement shall be accompanied by a certificate signed }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3278552 by an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 officer of the society to the effect that the statement has been submitted to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188  an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 d approv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 ed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 the members of the society at a general meeting.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) If any default is made by a society in the observance of the provisi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 ons of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  this section, every officer of the society shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $10 for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 every }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 day during which the default continues.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid10224048 Volunt}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid10224048 a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid10224048 ry}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid10224048  winding up of society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - (1) A society may be wound up volu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 ntarily}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10224048 if the society at a general meeting of its members passes a resolution requiring }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11958051 the society so to be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432\charrsid15930503 wound }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 up}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11958051 , and the resolution is confirmed at a subsequent general }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 meeting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11958051 
called together }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 for that purpose and held not earlier than thirty days after the date on whi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 ch}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 resolution so to be confirmed was passed.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Subject to this Act and to any regulations made under the a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11958051 u}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11958051 hority thereof, the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 voluntary }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 nding}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  up of a society shall be governed by the same rules}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1971696 
as the voluntary winding up of a company under the Companies Act 1955 of New Zealand as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432\charrsid15930503 applied in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 
 by the Companies Act 1970-71.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11958051\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Winding up of society by Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - A }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 society may be wound up by the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 High Court under the following circumstances, that is to say:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (a) if the society suspends its operations for the space of a whole year; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (b) if the members of the society are reduced in number to less than fifteen; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (c) if the society is unable to pay its debts; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
(d) if the society carries on any operation whereby any member thereof makes any pecuniary gain contrary to the provisions of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (e) if the High Court or a Judge thereof is of opinion that it is just and equitable
 that the society should be wound up.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Petition to Court for winding up}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 - (1) Any application to the High Court for the winding up of a society shall be by petition presented either by the society or by a member thereof, or by a creditor 
thereof, or by the Registrar.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
(2) All costs incurred by the Registrar in making application for the winding up of a society shall, unless the High Court or a Judge thereof otherwise orders, be a first charge on the assets of the society.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Subject to t
his Act and to any regulations made under the authority thereof, every application to the High Court for the winding up of a society, and very winding up of a society by the said Court, shall be governed by the same rules as in the case of the winding up 
of a company by the said Court under the Companies Act 1955 of New Zealand as applied in the Cook Islands by the Companies Act 1970-71.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Division of surplus assets on winding up}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 - (1) On the winding up of a society or on its dissolution by the Registrar
 all surplus assets after the payment of all costs, debts, and liabilities shall, subject to any trust affecting the same, be disposed of in manner provided by the rules of the society or if such assets cannot be disposed of in accordance with the rules, 
then as the Registrar directs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) If the said surplus assets are subject to any trust, they shall be dis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 po}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 sed of as the High Court or a Judge thereof directs in the case of a winding up by the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 urt, or as the Registrar directs in the case of a voluntary winding up or in the case of a dissolution by the Registrar, but an appeal shall lie from any such decision of the Regis}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 trar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  to the High Court at the suit of any person interested. The decision of the Registrar u}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626188 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 der this subsection shall be final, unless notice of appeal the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
refrom is delivered to the Regis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 trar within 21 days after the decision has been given.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Dissolution by Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - (1) If at any time the Registrar is sa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 tisfied that a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  society is no longer carrying on its operations or has been regi
stered by reason of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2318926 a mistake of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 fact or law, the Registrar may make under his seal a declaration that }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15532135 the society is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 dissolved as from the date of the declaration, and shall thereupon give public }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15532135 notice of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 declaration in such manner as he thinks fit, and make in the register any }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15532135 entry of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 dissolution of the society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) On the making of that entry the society shall be dissolved as fr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 om the date}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  of the declaration.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) At any time thereafter the Registrar, on being satisfi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  declaration was made in error and ought to be revoked, may revoke the sam}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8337718 by giving }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 public notice thereof, and shall thereupon ma}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 ke an entry of the revocation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696  The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13644196 register,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 and the society shall thereupon be revived from the date of the dissolution ther}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696 eof}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8337718 as if no }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 such dissolution had taken place.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Corporate body may become member of society}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - Any corpo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ate body, w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 hether incorporated under this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ct or in any other manner, may be a member }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 o
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 f a society incorporated under this Act, unless the purposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704  for which the society is establi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 shed are ultra vires of the said corporate body.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Pecuniar}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid5000696 y }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 gain received by member of corporate body}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - When any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 
corporate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 body is a member of a society incorporated under this Act, any pecuniary gain }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 ec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432\charrsid15930503 eived by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  any member of that c
orporate body shall be deemed for the purposes of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432\charrsid15930503 ct to be }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 pecuniary gain received by a member of the society, and in respect of any such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 p}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432\charrsid15930503 ecuniary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 gain every member of that corporate body shall be deemed to be a member of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432  th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 e society.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Corporate body to be equivalent to three members}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - In estimating the number of subscribers to the rules of a society under section 4 or section 7 of this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 t, or the number of members of a society under section 3 or section 27 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 hi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12012432 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  Act, every }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 orporate 
body which is a subscriber or member shall be taken as the equivalent of three subscribers or three members, as the case may be.
\par 
\par 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - (1) The Minister may from time to time appoint a person to be the Registrar of Incorporated Societies, and may make regulations consistent with this Act, prescribing the duties and powers of the Registrar.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) The Registrar so appointed may hold office in conjunction with any other office which the Minister deems not incompatible therewith.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Assistant Registrars of Incorporated Societies}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - (1) There may from time to time be appointed such Assistant Registrars of Incorporated Societies as maybe r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 eq}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 uired.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Subject to the direction of the Registrar, or to regulations under this Act prescribing the duties of Assistant Registrars, every }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6642102 Assistant Registrar shall have and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  may exercise all the powers, duties, and functions of the Registrar. The fact of any }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ssistant Registrar exercising any power, duty, or function as aforesaid shall be conclusive e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 v}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 idence of his authority so to do.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Registrar to keep reg}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704\charrsid5000696 
ister of incorporated societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704  - (1) The Registr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ar shall keep a register in which there shall be recor
ded all matters required by this Act or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 by any regulations to be recorded by the Registrar.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) The Registrar shall keep a seal for the authentication of any documents required for the purposes of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) There shall be paid to the Registrar such fees as may be prescribe regulations in respect of such matters as may be so prescribed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (4) All fees so paid to the Registrar shall be paid by him into the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14879445 Cook }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Islands Government Account.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (5) All expenses incurred in the administration of this Act shall be paid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696  out of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 moneys appropriated for the purpose by Parliament.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Inspection of documents}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - (1) Any person may, on payment of the pres}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 cri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 bed fee, inspect the register or any documents lodged with the Registrar.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) Any person may, on payment of the prescribed fee, require a copy o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7751218 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  the certificate of the incorporation of any society, or a copy of or extract from the registe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  or any document lodged with the Registrar, to be certified by the Registrar under his s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7751218 eal.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Any such copy or extract purporting to be under the seal of the Regi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 trar shall be received in evidence in all proceedings, civil or criminal.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Exemption from stamp duty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - No do
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 cument required by this Act to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  be delivered to the Registrar shall be liable to any stamp duty.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  - The Queen}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
s Representative may by Order in Executive Council make such regulations as he deems necessary for carrying into full effect the provisions of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Consequential amendments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
 - The Cook Islands A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11280586 mendment Act 1952}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  amended by repealing section 5.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 Savings and repeal}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704\charrsid5000696 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704  - (1) The Acts of the Parliame}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 nt of New Zealand referred to in th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 
e First Part of the Second Sched}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ule (in this section referred to as the former Acts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 ) are declared o be in force in the Cook Islands.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (2) The New Zealand Regulations referred to in the Second Part of the Second Schedule are declared to be not in force in the Cook Islands.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
(a) every Society, and all rules of a Society and every amendment thereof registered under the former Acts shall be deemed to have been registered under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (b) every regi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 ster kept in pursuance of the f
o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 rmer Acts shall be deemed to be part of the register to be kept in pursuance of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (c) every enactment and document referring to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 a provision in the former Acts shall be con trued as referri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 ng to the corresponding provisio}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 n of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15930503 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 (d) any order, direction, appointment and other act lawful}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 ly made or done under a provisio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 
n of the former Acts and in force immediate before the commencement of this Act shall continue to have effect accordingly.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15472587 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 

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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696 _____________________
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696 _____________________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696\charrsid15930503 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 FIRST SCHEDULE
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6428886\charrsid6428886 Section 8}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid6428886 (a)
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 APPLICATION FOR INCORPORATION
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 We, the several persons whose names are subscribed hereto, being members of the above}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15930503 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 mentioned society, hereby make application for the incorporation of the society un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6450582 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 er the foregoing rules, in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 1994.
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\par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid5000696 DATED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503  this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696 
                day of                                                        }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16540271                               19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696 \'85\'85\'85}{
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5000696 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696 SECOND SCHEDULE}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696\charrsid5000696 
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid2044058 (S. 41(1)) }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5000696\charrsid2044058 \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid2044058 
First Part
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10754535 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 Incorporated Societies Act 1908
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Incorporated Societies Amendment Act 1965}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Incorporated Societies Amendment Act 1971
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid335875 (S.41(2))}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704\charrsid335875  }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10754535\charrsid335875 \tab \tab \tab \tab }{
\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4919704\charrsid335875 Second Part
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10754535 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10754535 (New Zealand Regulations declared to be no longer in force)
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10754535 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154\charrsid15930503 Incorporated Societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10754535  Regulations \tab 
\tab \tab \tab \tab S.R. 1938/34}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15548154 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10754535 Incorporated Societies Amendment Regulations\tab \tab \tab S.R. 1954/41
\par Incorporated Societies Amendment Regulations \tab \tab \tab S.R. 1957/254
\par Incorporated Societies Amendment Regulations \tab \tab \tab S.R. 1967/265
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