| (1) | The Council may in its discretion define regions within the Republic from time to time, which is generally based on the lines of the provinces of the Republic. |
| (2) | All Societies whose operational jurisdiction falls within such a designated region may establish a regional council, which regional council must be approved by the Council. Only Societies whose operational jurisdiction falls within the region may become Members of the regional council unless those Societies agree to include other Societies and the Council has approved the inclusion of those other Societies whose operational jurisdiction does not fall within the region of the regional council. The Council may prescribe geographical or other limits of the area from which members of a regional council shall be drawn, from time to time. |
| (3) | A regional council shall conduct its affairs in accordance with this Constitution, the Council’s rules as prescribed by the Council from time to time, and the constitution of the Societies. |
| (4) | The members of a regional council may prescribe rules which govern the relationships among them. These rules – |
| (a) | may not be in conflict, directly, indirectly or potentially, with the provisions of the Act or this Constitution or the enforcement thereof; |
| (b) | shall advance the objects, rights and obligations of the Council and Societies as contained in the Act, this Constitution, and the constitutions of the Societies concerned; |
| (c) | shall not impair or restrict the rights of member societies to pursue and fulfil their objects and obligations, and exercise their rights and powers and duties, including their right to appoint a delegate in terms of article 8(1); |
| (d) | shall be approved by the Council; and |
| (e) | a representative of the Council must serve on the regional council. |
| (5) | Subject to the Council’s rules, this Constitution and rules of the regional council, the Council shall have power to define the powers and responsibilities of and otherwise exercise control over regional councils. |
| (6) | A forum may be hosted by a small number of Members of the Council in a geographic area where a regional council is not operating. |
| (7) | Forums shall not be required to form a committee. Forums must communicate directly with the National Office of the Council on activities and events. |
[Clause 6 substituted by section 1 of Constitution of Board Notice 223, GG46000, dated 04 March 2022]
