Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651)

Section 85 - Rules of trade unions and employers' organisations

The rules of a trade union or an employers' organisation shall include provisions in respect of the following matters:

(a) the name of the trade union or organisation;

(b) the registered office to which correspondence and notices may be addressed;

(c) the principal objects of the trade union or employers' organisation;

(d) the qualifications for membership;

(e) the grounds on which an officer or a member may be suspended or dismissed from office or membership;

(f) the procedure for suspension or dismissal of an officer or a member;

(g) the membership fees and other subscriptions payable;

(h) the manner of dissolution of the trade union or employers' organisation and disposal of its assets;

(i) the manner of altering, amending or revoking its constitution or rules; and

(j) the powers, functions and duties of officers of the trade union or employers' organisation.

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