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13.1. Gambling of any kind, excluding the promotion or conduct of a private lottery which has been permitted under the Private Lotteries Act Cap 250, is forbidden on the Society’s premises. The introduction of materials for gambling or drug taking and of bad characters into the premises is prohibited.
13.2. The funds of the Society shall not be used to pay the fines of members who have been convicted in court of law.
13.3. The Society shall not engage in any trade union activity as defined in any written law relating to trade unions for the time being in force in Singapore.
13.4. The Society shall not attempt to restrict or interfere with trade or make directly or indirectly any recommend to, any arrangement with its members which has the purpose or is likely to have the effect of fixing or controlling the price or any discount, allowance or rebate relating to any goods or service which adversely affect consumer interests.
13.5. The Society shall not indulge in any political activity or allow its fund and/or premises to be used for political purposes.
13.6. The Society shall not hold any lottery, whether confined to its members or not, in the name of the Society or its office-bearers, Committee or members unless with the prior approval of the relevant authorities.
13.7. The Society shall not raise funds from the public for whatever purposes without the prior approval in writing of the Head, Licensing Division, Singapore Police Force and other relevant authorities.
14. The amendment of constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations will be carried out by a sixty (60) percent vote by the total membership of the General Assembly. The Executive Board will place the motion of amendment of constitutions, bylaws, rules and regulations. Members can send in their vote by mail.
They shall not come into force without prior sanction of the Registrar of Societies.
15. In the event of any question or matter pertaining to day-to-day administration which is not expressly provided for in this Constitution, the Committee shall have power to use their own discretion. The decision of the Committee shall be final unless it is reversed at a General Meeting of members.
16. This Society may accept gifts, legacies, donations and/or contributions in any amount, form and conditions as may be decided by the Executive Board.
17. In the event of any dispute arising amongst members, they shall attempt to resolve the matter at an Extraordinary General Meeting in accordance with this Constitution. Should the members fail to resolve the matter, they may bring the matter to a court of law for settlement.
18.1. The Society shall not be dissolved, except with the consent of not less than 3/5 of the total voting membership of the Society expressed either in person or by proxy, at a General Meeting convened for the purpose.
18.2. In the event of the Society being dissolved as provided above, all debts and liabilities legally incurred on behalf of the Society shall be fully discharged, and the remaining funds will be disposed of in such manner as the General Meeting of members may determine or donated to an approved charity or charities.
18.3. A Certificate of Dissolution shall be given within seven days of the dissolution to the Registrar of Societies.
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