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could only be discussed if allowed by the President. One third of
the number of members on the roll shall form a quorum. A notice
of 7 days shall be given to the members by the Hony. Secretary
including a copy of the agenda.
EXTHA-OKDIHARY GENERAL MEETING
0. The Hony. Secretary shall convene an Extra-Ordinary General
Meeting of the Association to decide matters of urgent nature and
such meetings shall not discuss anything beyond what is stated in
the agenda. Extra-Ordinary meetings shall also be convened at the
written request of at least one fourth of the members of the Asso­
ciation on the roll, stating the nature of the business sought to
be transacted. Quorum to be same as for the annual general meeting.
A notice of 3 clear days shall bej given and the place, time and
agenda shall be stated.
CLOSING OF SHOPS ON FRIDAYS
9. With effect from Friday, Il'th August 1939, Shops of the members
of the Association be closed on every Friday from 2 P.M. for a
trial period of three months, after which the managing Committee
to reconsider the question and submit their considered opinion to
tho general Body.
CUSTOMERS OF DOUBTFUL RKI,I ANILITY
10. When a momber of the Association finds any client has a long
outstanding account, say more than three months, and feels doubt­
ful about liio reliability, he may make a report to that effect to
the Hony. Secretary giving such customer's name the amount he
owes, the period for which the member has been dealing with him
and the date of the last payment, if any. This letter will be
dealt with confidentially by the Hony. Secretary who will place
it before the Managing Committee. The Managing Committee will then
make inquiries and, if necessary, ascertain from other merchants
whether they have any dealings with that individual and if so,
if they have been satisfactory. After thorough investigation, if
the Managing Committee is satisfied that that particular indivi­
dual should not be given further credit they will proceed to ad­
vise all members to allow him no credit and invite those who have
done so to report to the Managing Committee of the payments lie may
make from time to time till the outstandings have been cleared.
DISPUTES BETWEEN MEMBERS
11. In the event of any commercial dispute arising between members
they should first refer tho same to the Managing Committee for
settlement within reasonable time. Tho Managing Committee may
either settle the dispute themselves or appoint one or more mem­
bers from among themselves or from ordinary members or from both,
to do so. If the contending parties, or either of thorn, are dis­
satisfied with tho decision thus given only then they or either of
them may take legal steps.