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than the rules for the time being registered under this Act,
on the pretence that the same are existing rules of a regis
tered society [or branch], or that there are no other rules
of such society [or branch], or gives to any person a copy
of any rules on the pretence that such rules are the rules
of a registered society [or branch] when the society [or
branch] is not registered, the person so offending shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor (a).
H^Duties and, obligations of societies.—With respect to
the duties and obligations of registered societies the follow
ing provisions shall have effect:—
(1.) Every registered society shall—
(a.) Registered office,—Have a registered office to which
all communications and notices may be addressed,
and send to the registrar notice of the situation
of such office, and of every change therein (6).
(b.) Appointment of tmstees.—From time to time at some
meeting of the society, and by a resolution of a
majority of the members present and entitled to
vote thereat, appoint one or more trustees of the
society, and send to the registrar a copy of every
resolution appointing a trustee, signed by the
trustee so appointed, and by the secretary of the
society (c).
(c.) Audit.—Once at least in every year submit its
accounts for audit either to one of the public
(а) This is 18 & 19 Vict. c. 63, sect. 29, with important
amendments.
(б) The registered office is substituted for the “place of meet
ing for business,” provided for by 18 & 19 Vict. c. 63, ss. 25, 28.
Hence it would seem that the decision of Reg. v. Tidd Pratt,
6 B. & S. 672, that rules made at a meeting held away from the
place of business are void, will no longer apply. The notice of
change is to be sent within fourteen days, and to be in Form K.
See Treasury regulation 12.
(c) See 18 &19 Vict. c. 63, s. 17. The trustees may act as
such before the resolution has been sent to the registrar:
Beckett v. Willett, 5 W. R. 622. See Appendix, Note C,
Treasury regulation 13, and Form L.
