67Appointment of officers at annual general meeting

67 Appointment of officers at annual general meeting

67 Appointment of officers at annual general meeting

(1) At each annual general meeting, the members must appoint a chairperson, deputy chairperson and secretary.

(2) The chairperson and deputy chairperson are to be elected from among the members.

(3) The secretary may be—

(a) elected from among the members, or

(b) with the concurrence of the Secretary, a person who is not a member appointed by the members.

(4) Except as otherwise provided by the Act or this Part, a person elected or appointed as a chairperson, deputy chairperson or secretary—

(a) holds office until a successor is elected or appointed, and

(b) is eligible for re-election or re-appointment at the next annual general meeting.

(5) An elected chairperson, deputy chairperson, or secretary who is a member, ceases to hold office as such if the person ceases to be a member.

(6) A vacancy in any office must be filled at the next meeting after the vacancy occurs.