The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 45
Repeal of provision (d) of section 22 of "The Friendly Societies Act, 1877," and substitution of other provisions
Repeal of provision (d) of section 22 of "The Friendly Societies Act, 1877," and substitution of other provisions.
9. The provision (d) of section twenty-two of the said Act is hereby repealed, and in lieu thereof the following provision is enacted:—
page 54The provisions of section twenty-two of the said Act relating to change of name shall apply to all registered branches, and the provisions of that section relating to amalgamation and transfer of engagements shall apply and extend to registered branches of the same society; but no change of name, amalgamation, or transfer of engagements shall take place in such cases unless in accordance with the general rules of the society to which such branches belong, or the consent of the central body of such society is obtained thereto.
Except as aforesaid the provisions of section twenty-two shall not apply to branches.