17 Interpretation of this Constitution 17.1 In the event of any disagreement over the interpretation of any part of this Constitution, the decision of the National Executive Committee shall be sought. Such opinion shall remain in effect until the next National Congress or, Special Congress, at which a motion to confirm that opinion and interpretation shall be presented. 17.2 The opinion expressed by the National Executive Committee in this respect shall be circulated to all Branches, who must acknowledge receipt thereof within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, for their information and to ensure the consistent application of that interpretation in the interim period before the matter is confirmed or rejected at a Congress. |
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18 Amendments to this Constitution 18.1 Any provisions of this Constitution may be repealed, changed or added to in any manner by resolution of the National Congress provided that: at least fourteen (14) days notice of any proposed change shall first have been given to Branches. If within that period a Branch demands that a ballot of the whole organisation be taken on the matter, such a ballot shall be taken. 18.2 No changes or additions shall have any force or effect until certified in terms of Section 101 (3) of the Labour Relations Act No. 66 (1995). |
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19.1 NTESU shall be a body corporate with full legal capacity and perpetual succession. 19.2 NTESU members and employees shall not be liable for its obligations, nor may its assets be seized in respect of the obligations of its members or employees. 19.3 All property and funds of the organisation shall vest in the National Executive Committee who shall hold such assets in trust on behalf of the organisation. 19.4 NTESU will only accept liability for actions made legitimate and authorised in good faith by the National Congress or, the National Office Bearers or, the National Executive Committee in the exercise of their mandate from any National Congress and under their authority granted in this Constitution. |
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