782Control of messes and mess funds and property

782 Control of messes and mess funds and property (1) The administration and conduct of a mess in the Army is subject to the control and direction of the Chief of Army. (2) For the purposes of legal proceedings, the funds and property belonging to a mess shall be deemed to be the property of the President for the time being of the mess. (3) The winding‑up of the affairs of a mess that is to be or has been disbanded is subject to the control and direction of the Chief of Army. (4) The funds and property of a mess that is being or has been disbanded shall not be disposed of or applied otherwise than as directed by the Chief of Army. (5) The Chief of Army may: (a) determine mess fees that are to be paid by officers, warrant officers and sergeants for services provided by: (i) a mess specified in the determination; or (ii) all messes. (6) For subregulation (5): (a) the amount of mess fees must be reasonably proportionate to the value of the services provided by the mess; and (b) each officer, warrant officer and sergeant who is a member of a mess is liable to pay the mess fees (if any) determined in relation to the mess.