Duties and Directives Handbook - 2004

              AUDITORS: The auditors may be members or may be some
outside persons who shall be appointed by the Institute to verify the
books of the treasurer. This work must be done very carefully and
thoroughly. The auditors should see that the balance carried forward
from the preceding year corresponds with the records as contained in
the financial statement of the previous year. The receipts for
membership should correspond with the record of members found in
the minute book. All expenditures must be vouched for by receipt and
books must balance perfectly with latest bank statement.
BY- LAWS
An Institute at an Annual or Special General Meeting,
called for that purpose, may take, alter or repeal by- laws or
regulations for general management not consistent with the
provisions of the Women's Institute Act, or the Provincial By- Laws
or regulations shall, however, not have force or effect until approved
by the Provincial Council.
RESTING BRANCHES
The Provincial Office shall be notified of the intention of
the Branch. Minimum annual dues shall be $ 30.00 per branch per
year, payable to the Provincial Office. Submit the person's name to
receive mailings while the Branch is resting. After a period of no
more than two years, the decision of the Branch to become active or
to disband shall be made known in writing to the Provincial President
of AWI and the Provincial Office.
DISBANDING
In case of an Institute wishing to disband a notice of motion
to disband shall be sent to all members one month prior to day when
vote will be taken. The District Director and Constituency Convener
Should be notified by letter one moth PRIOR to notice of motion to
disband.
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