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(n) Except where they are contrary to or inconsistent with the policy
p r e v i o u s l y laid down by the general meeting, the decisions of the
Executive Committee shall be binding on all members of the Association unless
and until countermanded by a resolution of a general meeting.
(o) The Executive Committee shall be empowered to invite distinguished or
suitable persons to be the Association’s patrons who should then be confirmed
at the next annual general meeting.
(p) The Principal of the Sekolah Tinggi Melaka shall be an ex-officio Executive
Committee member of the Association. He may attend any meeting and offer
any suggestions for the benefit of the Association, but he shall have no vote
at the meeting.
(q) The Executive Committee shall formulate programs towards the achievement
of the aims and objectives of the Association

10 DUTIES OF OFFICE-BEARERS
(a) The President shall during his term of office preside at all general meetings and
all meetings of the Executive Committee and shall be responsible for the proper
conduct of all such meetings. He shall have the casting vote and shall sign the
minutes of each meeting at the time they are approved.
He shall also be the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of all specific Funds set
up by the Association.
(b) The Deputy President shall deputise for the President during the latter's
absence.
(c) The Secretary shall conduct the business of the Association in accordance with
its rules, He shall carry out the instructions of the general meeting and of the
Executive Committee. He shall keep and maintain a register of members of the
Association containing personal particulars of the members. He shall comply
with all requirements set forth by the Registrar of Societies.
(d) The Treasurer shall be responsible for the finances of the Association which
includes all specific Funds of the Association. He shall keep accounts of all its
financial transactions including donations from well-wishers and shall be
responsible for their correctness. He shall in conjunction with the President or
Secretary sign all cheques on behalf of the Association.
(e) The other members of the Executive Committee, both elected and appointed
shall carry out such duties as directed by the Executive Committee.

11 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
(a) Subject to the following provisions in this rule, the funds of the Association
may be expended for any purpose necessary for the carrying out of its objects,
including the expenses of its administration, the payment of salaries,
allowances and expenses of its office-bearers and paid staff and the audit of its
accounts, but they shall on no account be used to pay the fine of any member
who may be convicted in a court of law.
(b) The Treasurer may hold a petty cash allowance not exceeding RM500.00 at
any one time. All money, in excess of this sum shall within ten days of receipt
be deposited in a bank approved by the Executive Committee. The bank
account shall be in the name of the Association.
(c) All cheques or withdrawal notices on the Association's account shall be signed
jointly by the Treasurer and the President or Secretary.