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B In the event of election by secret ballot, the following
procedure shall be followed:
16. Nomination paper containing the name of the candidate, proposed
for the post shall be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the
Returning Officer with the words “Election" written at the top of the
envelope, to be sent by any mode of post with acknowledgement
due within stipulated time or may be delivered personally prior to
the election as per the decision of the District Governing Body.
17. Sealed cover envelops shall be opened in the presence of the
candidates or their representative on the date and place fixed by the
Returning Officer In the schedule of election. The candidates or their
representatives shall have the option to be present at the time of
opening the sealed cover containing nomination papers.
18. Counting will be done as per schedule and the result will be declared
by the Returning officer after the elections are over but on the same
day.
19. Powers of the District SGF General Assembly
a) To elect president and members of the District SGF Governing
Body.
b) To amend, alter or add any clause in the rules & regulations of
the District SGF
c) To dispose of properties like Land or Buildings, etc.
d) To give donations as per prescribed rules.
e) To determine the kind of fees payable by the District SGF and
Guild SGF as the case may be.
f) To appoint auditor(s) for auditing the accounts of the District
SGF.
g) To borrow with or without security.
h) To do all such acts, things and deeds as may be incidental or
necessary for smooth functioning of the Fellowship as is not
empowered by the District SGF General Assembly.
20. Power of the District SGF Council of General Assembly
a) District SGF Council shall have the power to fill up vacancies.
b) All decisions at the District Governing Body shall be taken as far
as possible by consensus, otherwise by simple majority.
c) To publish News letter, magazines, books, pamphlets etc. or
sponsor publication of books or printing material to expand the
activities of the Fellowship and upload updates on website.
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