39Incorporated association may authorise person to execute deed

39 Incorporated association may authorise person to execute deed (1) An incorporated association may, by writing under its common seal or as provided in section 38, empower a person, either generally or in respect of a specified matter or specified matters, as its agent or attorney to execute deeds on its behalf. (2) A deed signed by such an agent or attorney on behalf of the association binds the association and has effect as if it were executed as provided under section 38 or under the common seal of the association. (3) The authority of such an agent or attorney, as between the association and a person dealing with the agent or attorney, continues— (a) during the period specified in the instrument conferring the authority; or (b) if no period is specified—until written notice of the revocation or termination of the authority of the agent or attorney has been given to the person dealing with the agent or attorney.