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envisaged that in applying this rule

different

Boards may adopt different standards and as

result the situation could become quite confusing.

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To rectify the above problems, we

we have proposed that,

(a), in respect of

the commencement

of date

the leave period

should start on the day next following the date of the meeting of a Board at which the Board member is first absent. As regards

(b), we propose

propose to substitute

to substitute reasonable time by a period of

one month. We consider one month to be a reasonable time, having taken into account that in actual practice, the Board member is not required to bring himself to a Board meeting, but just to seek approval, and this conceivably can be done by way of

an written application.

With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion.

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