# Loan Societies Act 1840 (repealed 19.11.1998), Section 5: No confirmed rule to be altered but at a general meeting of the society, &c.

Extent: E+W

No rule, certified in manner aforesaid, shall be altered, rescinded, or repealed, unless at a general meeting of the members of such society, convened by notice, written or printed, signed by the secretary or president or other principal officer or clerk of such society, in pursuance of the enrolled rules, or of a requisition for that purpose signed by three or more of the members of such society, such notice to be forwarded by post or otherwise to every member of the society seven clear days at least before the day appointed for such meeting; and such alterations or repeal shall and may be made with the concurrence of the majority of the members of such society then and there present.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/3-4/110/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/loan-societies-act-1840-repealed-19111998/section-5
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