8.1.GENERAL MEETINGS

a)      there shall be two classes of general meetings – Annual general meetings &

  -  Special general meetings

b)      (I) The annual general meeting shall be held not later than 20^th August in each year. Notice in writing of such annual general meetings, accompanied by the annual  statement of accounts see rule 11b and the agenda for the meeting shall be sent to all members not less than 21 days before the date of the meeting and, where practicable, by press advertisements not less than 14 days before the date of the meeting.

(ii) The agenda for any annual meeting shall consist of the following:-

a)      Confirmation of the minutes of the previous annual general meeting

b)      Consideration of the accounts

c)      Election of office bearers and the committee members and (trustees where necessary in accordance with rule 10c)

d)      Appointment of auditors in accordance with rule 11a

e)      Such other matters as the committee may decide or as to which notice shall have been give in writing by a member or members to the secretary at least four weeks before the date of the meeting.

f)       Any other business with the approval of the chairman

c)       The committee may call a special general meeting for any specific purpose. Notice in writing of such meeting shall be sent to all members not less than seven days before the date of such meeting.

d)      A special general meeting may also be requisitioned for specific purpose by order in writing to the secretary of not less than 2/3 members and such meetings shall be held with 21 days of the date of requisition. The notice for such meeting shall be as shown in rule 8c and no matter shall be discussed other than the stated requisition

e)      Quorum for general meetings shall not be less than two-third of the registered members of the society/ NGO.