11By-laws, rules, of First Church

11 By-laws, rules, of First Church

(1)  First Church may, by resolution, make by-laws and rules relating to First Church to provide for the following:

(a) the admission to, expulsion from, or re-admission to membership of First Church;

(b) the conduct of the officers of First Church and the election and duties of officers;

(c) the appointment, rotation, and duties of readers, librarians, and Sunday School superintendents;

(d) the keeping of accounts and records;

(e) the appointment of auditors;

(f) the convening and conduct of meetings;

(g) the custody, care, and maintenance of the property of First Church;

(h) the execution and authentication of documents;

(i) the authorization of expenditure;

(j) the rescission or amendment of by-laws and rules;

(k) the remuneration of officers and employees.

(2)  A resolution referred to in subsection (1) shall be carried at a meeting of the members of First Church convened in accordance with section 12 .

(3)  Subsections (3) to (10) of section 47 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1931 do not apply to any by-law or rule made under this Act.