19Application for formation of a group of brigades

19 Application for formation of a group of brigades

(1) A group of brigades may be formed in accordance with this regulation.

(2) A meeting of a maximum of 2 delegates appointed by each brigade in the area in which the proposed group of brigades would operate must be held to—

(a) resolve to form a group of brigades; and

(b) elect officers of the group of brigades.

(3) At a meeting held under subregulation (2)—

(a) each brigade delegate has one vote; and

(b) a majority of votes of delegates present and eligible to vote is sufficient to secure election as an officer; and

(c) if 2 or more candidates receive an equal number of votes, the person presiding at the meeting must draw lots to determine who is to be declared elected as an officer.

(4) Following a meeting held under subregulation (2), an application for the formation of a group of brigades must be made to the Authority in writing by the secretary of the proposed group of brigades or a delegate who was in attendance at the meeting.

(5) An application referred to in subregulation (4) must specify the following—

(a) the proposed name of the group of brigades;

(b) the proposed brigades to form the group of brigades;

(c) the officers elected and their positions;

(d) the date delegates of the brigades met and by a majority of delegates present resolved to form a group of brigades and elect its officers;

(e) the names of delegates present and their brigades.

(6) The Authority may approve an application received under subregulation (4).