Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1993 (Act No. 169 of 1993)4. Constitution of Council |
| (1) | The board shall frame a constitution for the Council, which shall provide for— |
| (a) | amendment thereof; |
| (b) | the representation of societies on the board; |
| (c) | the quorum for meetings of the board; |
| (d) | the voting rights of societies; |
| (e) | meetings of societies; |
| (f) | alteration in the composition of the board; |
| (g) | other matters the regulation of which is necessary for the proper functioning of the Council and the board. |
| (2) | Any amendment of the constitution shall be approved by a special resolution. |
(3)
| (a) | The constitution and each amendment thereof shall be published in the Gazette. |
| (b) | An amendment of the constitution shall come into operation on a date days after it was published in the Gazette. |
| (c) | The board shall, within 30 days after publication in terms of paragraph (a), furnish each society with a copy of such constitution or amendment thereof. |
(4)
| (a) | Copies of the constitution shall be obtainable from the board on payment of the amount determined by the board. |
| (b) | The amount so determined shall be a reasonable amount, regard being had to the costs to the board of such a copy. |