Hong Kong Regulations

THE HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF BANKS BY-LAWS - BYLAW 19

Filling of casual vacancies on the Consultative Council

(1) If a casual vacancy occurs among the elected members of the Consultative
Council, that vacancy shall be filled by election in accordance with this
by-law.

(2) Upon the vacancy occurring, the Committee shall call a general meeting for
the purpose of an election to fill that vacancy.

(3) Notice of the general meeting called under paragraph (2) shall be sent by
the Secretary to all members from the region in respect of which the vacancy
has occurred not less than 30 days prior to the date of the meeting and the
notice shall-

   (a)  notify members of the vacancy;

   (b)  specify the day, time and place for the holding of the meeting;

   (c)  call for nominations in respect of that vacancy; and

   (d)  be accompanied by blank nomination forms.

(4) By-laws 17 and 18 shall apply to an election held under this by-law with
such modifications as are necessary to make them applicable to the
circumstances.

(5) A member elected in an election held under this by-law shall hold office
until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting.