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Section 6. The duties, responsibilities and privileges of a member of the Association shall be as follows:-
(a) To make plans for the carrying out of the objects and purposes of the Association and to work for the exten- sion of its several activities.
(b) To share in the performance of all work and voluntary service of the Association.
(c) To be responsible for securing funds to defray the expenses of the Association.
Section 7. Any member of the Association shall le eligible for electing, or being elected to, the Board of Directors.
Section 8. The Board of Directors may, as circumstances permit, accept other persons as Associate Members, who may participate in the activities of the Association.
ARTICLE III.-GENERAL MEETINGS.
Section 9. All members of the Association who are resident in Hong Kong shall be invited to attend the General Meetings of the Association and twenty-five members present shall constitute a quorum.
Section 10. There shall be a regular General Meeting of the Association annually, at such time and place as the Board of Directors may decide. Special General Meetings may be called by the Board of Directors, or upon the request of more than ten members.
Section 11. The duties and powers of the General Meeting shall include the following:-
(a) To see that the objects and purposes of the Asso- ciation are carried out.
(b) To adopt a general programme for the Asso- ciation.
(c) To elect a Board of Directors.
(d) To amend, when necessary, the powers and duties of the Board of Directors.
(e) To consider and adopt the report of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Section 12. The Board of Directors of the Association shall be duly elected at the regular annual meeting of mem- bers, in accordance with the Constitution.
Section 13. The Board of Directors shall consist of fifteen members, who shall serve without emolument for a term of three years, and of whom five shall retire each year but, being eligible, may be re-elected.
Section 14. The Board of Directors shall, at least two weeks before the regular meeting of the Association, publish a list of candidates for election, who have been selected by a nominating committee. Additional nominations may be made by three or more members, but the names of such nominees must be sent to the General Secretary for publication, at least one week before the date of the regular meeting at which the election will be held.