SECTION 13 COMMITMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CHAMBER

SECTION 13

COMMITMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CHAMBER

13.01 The President and Secretary, or any two (2) or more Officers authorised by the Council, shall represent the Chamber in all judicial and extra-judicial proceedings.

13.02 The President, Vice President, Secretary and, where necessary, the Treasurer are to represent the Chamber in any official discussion with other constituted bodies or local or foreign authorities unless the Council delegates such function to other officers of the Chamber whether on an ongoing or ad hoc basis.

13.03 Deeds and certificates, excluding cheques, issued on behalf of the Chamber shall be signed by any two (2) members of the Council duly authorised by the Council. Other documents and correspondence which do not fall in any of the above categories shall be signed by an Officer or Officers duly authorised by the Council.

13.04 All members and non-members shall obtain the authorisation of the Council prior to undertaking any initiative or commitment on behalf of the Chamber or otherwise involving the Chamber. In case of default, the Council shall be empowered to: (A) refuse to honour the commitment made without its consent; (B) refuse to refund any unauthorised expenses; (C) disclaim any involvement in the initiative or commitment made; (D) take disciplinary action in terms of Section 11 above against members involved in the unauthorised initiative or commitment; (E) take legal action, or any action whatsoever insofar as this is permissible by law, against the undertaker of the unauthorised initiative or commitment; or (F) resort to any combination of 13.04 (A) to 13.04 (E) above.

13.05 Officers of the Chamber are expected to refrain from misusing the official titles assigned to them by the Chamber.

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